Use WPS Chat File Search with 1 indexed topic; choose the topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the task.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Search chat files | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Search chat files
Entry path: top global search bar → Search More → Chat Files
- Click the search bar near the top-left area.
- In the drop-down menu, click Search More to open the search page.
- On the tab bar at the top of the search page, click Chat Files to switch to the chat file search view.
- Enter a file name or keyword in the search box to search file resources sent and received across conversations.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the page switches to the Chat Files tab and shows file-related search results.
- What you can do next: you can open a result and continue with preview or download.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: staying on the default search results page instead of switching to the Chat Files tab can make file lookup less precise.
- Environment note: if your account cannot access some conversations, related file results may not appear.