How to Search in All the Files in PyCharm?

You can easily search through all your files in PyCharm using the "Find in Files" feature.

Accessing the "Find in Files" Feature

There are a few ways to access this feature:

1. Using the Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + F (macOS).
2. Using the Menu: Navigate to Edit > Find > Find in Files....
3. Using the Toolbar: Click on the "Find in Files" icon in the toolbar (magnifying glass with a file icon).

Using the "Find in Files" Feature

Once you access the "Find in Files" dialog box, you can:

• Enter your search term: Type the text you want to find in the search field.
• Choose your search scope: You can search within the current project, a specific directory, or a custom scope.
• Specify search options: You can refine your search by using regular expressions, case sensitivity, and other options.
• View search results: The results will appear in a separate window, allowing you to navigate through them.

Example

Let's say you want to find all occurrences of the word "function" within your PyCharm project. You would:

1. Open the "Find in Files" dialog box.
2. Enter "function" in the search field.
3. Make sure the "Search scope" is set to your project.
4. Click "Find."

The results will show you all the files containing the word "function" and the lines where it appears.

Tips

• Use regular expressions for more complex searches.
• Use the "Replace" option to quickly change occurrences of a text string.
• Filter results by file type or by using the "Exclude" option.