Getting Started with Fluent Search

Fluent Search Window

Fluent Search is a powerful search tool designed to enhance your productivity by allowing you to quickly locate applications, browser tabs, files, settings, and more. It integrates seamlessly into your workflow, providing a fast and intuitive way to search and navigate your system.

Features Overview

  • Instant Search: Quickly find running applications, files, browser tabs, and more.
  • Screen Search: Navigate on-screen elements using just your keyboard.
  • Web Search: Perform searches across multiple search engines.
  • Tags and Filters: Narrow down results efficiently.
  • Customization: Adjust hotkeys, themes, and modules to match your workflow.

Installation

Download Fluent Search
  • Visit the official website to download Fluent Search.
  • Choose between the following versions:
    • Installer (.exe) – Recommended for full integration.
    • APPX Package – For Microsoft Store compatibility.
    • Portable Version – No installation required.
Installing Fluent Search
  1. Run the downloaded file.
  2. Follow the installation prompts.
  3. Once installed, launch Fluent Search from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

Using Fluent Search

Activating the Search Interface
  • Press the default Ctrl + Alt shortcut to bring up Fluent Search.
  • Start typing to search for applications, files, settings, and more.
Searching for Applications and Files
  • Running Applications: Type the name of an open application and press Enter to switch to it.
  • Files and Folders: Enter part of the file name to locate it quickly.
  • Browser Tabs: Search for open tabs in supported browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.).
  • System Settings: Quickly access Windows settings and installed apps.
Web Search
  • Type a search query and select a search engine from the suggestions.
  • Customize your preferred search engines in the settings.
Screen Search
  • Use Screen Search mode to interact with on-screen elements.
  • This feature allows for keyboard-based navigation without using a mouse.

Advanced Features

Search Tags and Filters
  • Use tags to refine search results.
  • Type the tag name and press Tab to insert it.
  • Example:
    • .docx → Displays all Word documents.
    • .pdf → Filters search results to show only PDFs.
Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Ctrl + Alt – Open Fluent Search.
  • Tab – Insert search tags.
  • Arrow down/up – Navigate between search results.
  • Enter – Open selected result.
  • Esc – Close Fluent Search.
Customization Options
  • Themes: Switch between light and dark modes.
  • Hotkeys: Customize keyboard shortcuts.
  • Search Modules: Enable/disable specific search types (Apps, Files, Web, etc.).

Support and Community

Fluent Search is designed to make your workflow faster and more efficient. Start searching instantly and customize it to fit your needs!