Use the Search task pane to locate files on your computer or company network. You can easily copy selected content from the listed files and copy it into your current presentation.
- Choose File > File Search. The Basic File Search task pane opens.
- In the Search text box, type a search keyword. These can be file names or words that appear within the files.
- In the Search in box, click
to display a list of searchable folders and drives. If you want to search
all available drives and folders, check the Everywhere box 
.
Otherwise, check the boxes to search specific folders (e.g. My Documents).
Click 
or 
to expand or collapse folder views.
Check the boxes to specify which folders to search.
Check the boxes to specify which file types to search.
- In the Results should be box, click
to display a list of file types. If you want to search all file types
(including those not recognized by Microsoft Office) check the Anything
box
.
Otherwise, check the boxes for the specific file types you want to search
(e.g. Word Files, PowerPoint Files). - Click
.
The Search Results task pane appears and the search begins. When
the search is complete, all files matching your criteria are listed.
To perform another search or modify your present search, click 
.
Tip: If your search results list too many files,narrow the search by typing additional keywords in the Search text box (e.g. report marketing august instead of report).
- Click any listed file to open it in its native application. Copy and paste content as required using the Clipboard task pane.