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Improved Search Relevance
When searching for something, you probably want to nd it quickly without spending a lot of effort
wading through extraneous items. Windows 7 makes search results more relevant and easier to under-
stand. The search engine uses an improved algorithm to determine relevance and rank results. Within
your search results, words from the search query appear highlighted within snippets of le content, le
names, le paths, and tags so you can easily see why they were included in your results.
It’s also simpler to specify where you want to search, whether it is in a speci c folder on a hard disk
drive or in a Library. Searches initiated from the Start menu look at all the data in your Libraries, while
searches conducted from Windows Explorer look within the particular folder or Library that you’re
already browsing.
In addition, the Query Builder feature—found in the Search box in Windows Explorer—helps you
search smarter by presenting dynamic lter suggestions that help you narrow your results. The
Query Builder uses the properties and metadata of your documents to help you re ne your search
results. For example, you can re ne a search in your Documents Library by date modi ed or docu-
ment type you are looking for. The Search box also shows you a list of your recent searches in case
you want to run them again.
Federated Search
Most people don’t store all their les and content in one place. Instead, their information is scat-
tered across multiple PCs, external hard disk drives, servers, and Web sites. With Federated Search in
Windows 7, you can extend your search beyond your PC—and even beyond your Libraries—to nd
what you need. Just add a search connector to your favorite locations to Windows 7, and you can
search them as well.
Note: For more information, please see the “Windows 7 for IT Professionals” section of this document.
Windows 7 for You: Simpli es Everyday Tasks
Easier to Find Things
Highlighted words help demonstrate
the relevance of search results.