How to customize what files to search with Find in Files

Keyboard:  CTRL + SHIFT + F
Menu:  Edit -> Find and Replace -> Find in Files
Command:  Edit.FindinFiles
Versions:  2008,2010
Published:  1/23/2010
Code:  vstipFind0005

 

 

In the Find in Files dialog (CTRL + SHIFT + F) choose either "Entire Solution" or "Current Project" to enable the "Look at these file types:" combo box:

 

Now you can choose from the pre-determined list of file types or include your own (semi-colon delimited) list:

 

You can also create a custom set of folders to search in by going back to the "Look in" area and clicking on the ellipsis:

 

Now you have the "Choose Search Folders" dialog where you can completely customize the folders to look in and even create a cool name for the folder set: