Advanced Search Options

Advanced Search

Let's explore the advanced search options. Click on the Advanced Search button to get started.

Hover over each blue box to learn more about the search filders and options.

Search OperatorsIn addition to the advanced options, you can use search operators in the search bar. For example, to find documents that contain an exact word or phrase add quotes ("match this phrase exactly"). You can combine operators, for example "type:pdf owner:me" to find all PDF files that you own within your Drive.See more advanced search operators.

Search by document type.

Filter by owner of the file. You can filter to files owned by you, not owned by you, or narrow it down to a file owned by a specific person.

Enter any words that may be found in the file. This is helpful if you can't remember the title of the file.

Enter a keyword that belongs in the file name.

Narrow your search to a specific Drive location. Click on More locations to filter down to a specific file. You can also add filters to search in trash, starred, and encrypted files.

Filter by date modified. You can choose one of the automatic filters or customize the dates.

Quickly find files awaiting approval or requested by adding a search filter.

If you've shared a file with someone and need to locate it, try filtering your search by entering their name or email address.

Filter files by follow-up status, whether a file has action items assigned to you, or if there are suggestions in files you own.