Can I search inside Microsoft Office files like Word, Excel or Powerpoint files?

Q: Can I search inside Microsoft Office files like Word, Excel or Powerpoint files?

Yes. To be able to search even complex file types like Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, UltraSearch uses the so-called IFilter interface, which is provided by the operating system. Third-party applications can also provide their own treatment routines that can be used to read certain file formats. Many file formats are already handled by the operating system's own routines. In order to be able to search Office files, it may be necessary that a Microsoft Office version is installed on the system. Alternatively, the Microsoft Office Filter Pack can be installed.

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Yes. To be able to search even complex file types like Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, UltraSearch uses the so-called IFilter interface, which is provided by the operating system. Third-party applications can also provide their own treatment routines that can be used to read certain file formats. Many file formats are already handled by the operating system's own routines.
In order to be able to search Office files, it may be necessary that a Microsoft Office version is installed on the system. Alternatively, the Microsoft Office Filter Pack can be installed.

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