Perform a basic file search

You can search for files in your home directory and all folders inside of it based on a file name.

Procedure

  1. Open the Files application.
  2. Press the Search button.
  3. In the text field, type the file name or a part of the file name that you are searching for.
    Basic search by file name
  4. The window now lists all files in your home directory that match the file name.