# Searching

There are two ways to search files in DocuWorks Desk: "Index Search" and "Normal Search".

- Index Search
  A fast search method that uses Windows Search.
- Normal Search
  A conventional search method for DocuWorks 7.x or earlier. It takes more time than using Index Search. DocuWorks document attributes can be the target of search.

Note
The search result may be different between Index Search and Normal Search.

### Selecting between Index Search and Normal Search

When you select [Find] from the [Edit] menu in Desk for the first time after installing, the dialog box to select a search method for Desk is displayed.
Select [Use Index Search] or [Use Normal Search] in the dialog box to select a search method for Desk, then click [OK].
Select the [Do not show this message again.] check box to tell the system not to display the dialog box to select a search method for Desk again.

### Switching between Index Search and Normal Search

Even if you select the [Do not show this message again.] check box in the dialog box to select a search method for Desk, you can change the search method by following the procedure below.
Procedure
1.
Select [DocuWorks Settings] from the [File] menu.
2.
Select [View] for [DocuWorks Desk Options] in the [Preferences] dialog box.
3.
Click [Reset] for [Warning message].
4.
Click [OK].
5.
Select [Find] from the [Edit] menu in Desk.
The dialog box to select a search method for Desk appears.
6.
Select [Use Index Search] or [Use Normal Search], then click [OK].