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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Search files in a folder or search FOR files in a folder

Is it "to search files in a folder" or "to search for files in a folder"?

If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?

If not, when should I use each of them?

Thank you.

  

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Only the 'for' version is correct.

— Clive

  • Only the 'for' version is correct.
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Only the 'for' version is correct.

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teal lime "to search for files in a folder"?

You are looking for a particular file that is enclosed in a folder.

teal limeIs it "to search files in a folder"

e.g. You are opening each file in a folder to find a particular sentence, paragraph, diagram or quotation.

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