Answer by Thasleem Saleem for How can I search File Explorer for files only (i.e. exclude folders) in Windows 10?

To specify a search in File Explorer that returns only files (excluding folders), you can use the following method:

1. Use the NOT operator: You can specify that you do not want folders by using the NOT keyword.
2. Use the kind operator: You can combine the kind operator with the NOT operator to filter out folders.

Here's the search query:

kind:NOT folder

This query tells File Explorer to show all items that are not folders, effectively displaying only files.

If you want to refine your search further, you can add additional criteria. For example, if you're looking for all files of a specific type (e.g., documents or images), you can combine the kind operator with specific types:

kind:NOT folder kind:document

Or, for all non-folder items without specifying a type:

kind:NOT folder

This should help you find only the files you are looking for in File Explorer.