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Search for files and folders in Files on iPad

In the Files app , search and view your documents, images, and other files.

Browse and open files and folders

Open the Files app on your iPad.
Tap Browse at the bottom of the screen, then tap an item on the Browse screen.
If you don’t see the Browse screen, tap Browse again.
To view recently opened files, tap Recents at the bottom of the screen.
To open a file, location, or folder, tap it.
Note: If you haven’t installed the app that created a file, a preview of the file opens in Quick Look.

For information about marking folders as favorites or adding tags, see Tag a file or folder.

Find a specific file or folder

Enter a filename, folder name, or document type in the search field.

When you search, you have these options:

Focus the scope of your search: Below the search field, tap Recents or the name of the location or tag.
Hide the keyboard and see more results on the screen: Tap Search.
Start a new search: Tap in the search field.
Open a result: Tap it.

Change how files and folders are sorted

From an open location or folder, tap .
Choose an option: Name, Date, Size, Kind, or Tags.

See alsoOrganize files and folders in Files on iPad

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