Quick Answer: Where Is Search in Windows 10?
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A quick way to get to your files in your Windows 10 PC is by using Cortana’s search feature.

Sure, you can use File Explorer and go browse through multiple folders, but searching will probably be faster.

Cortana can search your PC and the web from the taskbar to find help, apps, files, and settings.

Where is the search box in the Start menu in Windows 10?

Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Taskbar. If you have the Use small taskbar buttons toggle set to On, you will need to turn this Off to see the search box. Also, make sure the Taskbar location on screen is set to Bottom.

Where is the search button on Windows 10?

To show just the icon on the Taskbar, right-click on any empty space on the Taskbar and select “Cortana” (or “Search”) > “Show Cortana icon” (or “Show search icon”). The icon will appear on the Taskbar where the Search/Cortana box was. Just click on it to start searching.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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