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In [[Unix-like]] and some other [[operating system]]s, <code>'''find'''</code> is a [[command-line utility]] that [[Search engine (computing)|searches]] through one or more [[directory tree]]s of a [[file system]], locates [[Computer file|file]]s based on some [[user (computing)|user]]-specified criteria and applies a user-specified action on each matched file. The possible search criteria include a [[pattern matching|pattern(contracted; show full)
This searches every file on the computer for a file with the name ''myfile'' and prints it to the screen. It is generally not a good idea to look for data files this way.  This can take a considerable amount of time, so it is best to specify the directory more precisely.  Some operating systems may mount dynamic filesystems that are not congenial to <code>find</code>.

===Search all but one directory subtree===
 find / -path excluded_
folderpath -prune -o -type f -name myfile -print
This searches every folder on the computer except the subtree ''excluded_folder''path'' (pull path including the leading /), for a file with the name ''myfile''.  It will not detect directories, devices, links, doors, or other "special" filetypes.

===Specify a directory===
 find /home/weedly -name "myfile" -type f -print
This searches for files named ''myfile'' in the ''/home/weedly'' directory, the home directory for userid ''weedly''.  You should always specify the directory to the deepest level you can remember.

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[[hu:Find]]
[[ja:Find]]
[[pl:Find]]
[[pt:Find]]
[[ro:Find]]
[[ru:Find]]
[[fi:Find (Unix)]]