Search in attachments

When searching for specific words or phrases, you can include PDF attachments in the search. Search results from attachments appear in the Results list beneath the attachment filename and icon. Attachments in other formats are ignored by the search engine.

Search PDF attachments from the Attachments panel

  1. In the Attachments panel, click the Search Attachment button  or choose Search Attachments from the Options menu. The Search PDF window opens.
  2. Type the word or phrase that you want to search for, select the results option you want, and then click Search Attachments.

Search PDF attachments from the Search PDF window

  1. Open the Search PDF window by doing one of the following:

    • From the Find menu, choose Open Full Acrobat Search.

    • Choose Edit > Search.

  2. Type the word or phrase that you want to search for, and select the results option you want.
  3. Click Use Advanced Search Options at the bottom of the window, and then select Include Attachments.