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johns95705755
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January 31, 2019
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Search for files without a particular keyword: e.g. NOT "bluejay"

  • January 31, 2019
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Is it possible to find files that do not have a certain keyword?  For example find all files in a catalog that do not have the keyword bluejay.  I've looked at the metadata search but it only offers key equals.

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    Correct answer MichelBParis

    Greg is right (as usual).

    You have three ways for that.

    - The keyword panel on the right:  tick the checkbox of the keyword. Right click the keyword name and choose 'Exclude from search'.

    - Menu find, by detail. Select the keyword. When the result is displayed, look at the dark grey horizontal bar just over the thumbnails. On the right there is an option button. Choose "show results that don't match"

    - On the advanced search bar (magnifier icon on top right) search for the keyword. Switch back to the thumbnail view. Do the same as above to "show results that don't match.

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    johns95705755
    Participant
    January 31, 2019

    new to forums so not sure I'm answering correctly - Elements 15 and Premier 15

    Greg_S.
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    January 31, 2019

    Yes, it is possible, but what version are you using?  The options have changed over time.

    johns95705755
    Participant
    January 31, 2019

    Elements 15 & Premier 15

    MichelBParis
    MichelBParisCorrect answer
    Legend
    January 31, 2019

    Greg is right (as usual).

    You have three ways for that.

    - The keyword panel on the right:  tick the checkbox of the keyword. Right click the keyword name and choose 'Exclude from search'.

    - Menu find, by detail. Select the keyword. When the result is displayed, look at the dark grey horizontal bar just over the thumbnails. On the right there is an option button. Choose "show results that don't match"

    - On the advanced search bar (magnifier icon on top right) search for the keyword. Switch back to the thumbnail view. Do the same as above to "show results that don't match.