Is it possible to automate the `content:` function?

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Jasantes
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Is it possible to automate the `content:` function?

Post by Jasantes »

I'm wondering if there's a way to generate an automated search for text content using the `content:` function. Perhaps it could be done with a shortcut using an argument or parameter (flag)?
I mean not writing it every time I want to use it.
Thanks for your help.
void
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Re: Is it possible to automate the `content:` function?

Post by void »

To create a short macro for content:
  • In Everything, from the Bookmark menu, click Add to bookmarks
  • Change the Name to:
    Content Macro
  • Change the Search to:
    content:search:
  • Change the Macro to:
    cc<search>
  • Click OK.
Instead of typing
content:
, you can now search for just:
cc:




For Everything 1.5, to create a shortcut to insert content:
  • In Everything 1.5, from the Bookmark menu, click Add to bookmarks
  • Change the Name to:
    Insert content:
  • Change the Search to:
    /replacesel " content:"
  • Set a keyboard shortcut.
  • Click OK.
Jasantes
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Re: Is it possible to automate the `content:` function?

Post by Jasantes »

Brilliant!!! :idea: :!: Thank you very much. 8-)
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