Last week, Microsoft announced the application of Search View, which effectively replaced the previous "All Programs" button on the start menu. Today, Microsoft released an update for the rest of the search experience in Windows 8.

Based on this data, Microsoft has determined the development direction of the search function of Windows 8, and continues to retain the classification of applications, settings and files with some emphasis. In addition to providing a more powerful index, Windows 8 also provides a more friendly keyboard search experience. Users can use the keyboard to initiate a search at any time, directly start applications, etc. ( Beijing website production )

It is understood that Microsoft insists on developing the new search function of Windows 8 operating system in an "uncompromising" way. They have improved existing search technology by retaining the keyboard and mouse, and touch screen users are also suitable.

According to Brian Uphoff, the program manager of Microsoft, in order to ensure that the search habits of Windows Vista and Windows 7 users can remain unchanged, Microsoft has continued to improve the search of Windows 8. For example, the "Date: Yesterday" in the advanced search will continue to be available. The keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8 search are still available as those for Windows 7. In addition, some related functions have been added:

• Application search: WIN, and then type the name of the application

• Search files: WIN+F

• [New] Set search: WIN+W

Users can still start applications or instructions in Windows 7, or even use WIN+R to open the running dialog box of Windows 95. The search screen can also automatically complete the directory and network share path:

In Windows 7, the user can expand the search results of a category in the Start menu by clicking the head of the category (that is, "Control Panel"). Microsoft also pointed out that the sorting of results, the number of categories displayed, and the position in the search pane depend on the terms used in the search. In addition, the "View More Results" link displays more answers than the "Start" menu currently available:

In Windows 8 search, search results can be divided into three different categories: applications, settings, and files. These three categories are classified on the basis of telemetry data: 67% of them are applications, 22% of them are files and 9% of them are control panels, and the rest are specific application "search contracts", which allow users to adjust search results in a way that is easy to control. Only 0.05% of the searches are email and contacts, and the search results are provided by third-party email clients according to the search contract. Windows 8 cannot provide them in breach of contract.

In addition, Windows 8 Search has developed other new functions:

• Automatically correct the terms of the file: Windows's search terms are based on the search index and the user's search habits.

• Detailed tooltips for search results: mouse over an item will display a tooltip that provides more information about the file.

According to Uphoff, these changes have led to a significant reduction in the execution time of search tasks. This change is more obvious on netbooks with limited visible screens:

label: Beijing website production High end website construction