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    datatraveller1
    last edited by Jun 4, 2023, 1:14 PM

    I’m wondering why there is no “Find First” button in the Find window. The usually way I search is looking for the first match and then move down with the “Find Next” button. A “Find Last” button" could be considered, too. I know there are lots of workarounds to get the first match but is anyone else missing the “Find First” button?

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      Alan Kilborn @datatraveller1
      last edited by Jun 4, 2023, 2:50 PM

      @datatraveller1

      Hmmm… maybe…?

      I guess I never thought of (missing/wanting) that. When I’m doing a search my intent is to start right from the caret’s current position. If I want to start from the top of document, I merely press Ctrl+Home first.

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        mkupper @datatraveller1
        last edited by Jun 4, 2023, 3:03 PM

        @datatraveller1 The Find All in Current Document button nearly does what you want. It’s a list, starting at the first match in the document.

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          datatraveller1 @mkupper
          last edited by Jun 4, 2023, 3:07 PM

          @mkupper Thank you yes, that is what I am currently doing. But I would still like to see a “Find First” button - probably a matter of taste.

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            Alan Kilborn @datatraveller1
            last edited by Jun 4, 2023, 3:44 PM

            @datatraveller1 said in Find First button?:

            probably a matter of taste

            A matter of clutter, too. One or two more buttons for the uninitiated to have to visually scan.

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              datatraveller1 @Alan Kilborn
              last edited by datatraveller1 Jun 4, 2023, 5:46 PM Jun 4, 2023, 3:50 PM

              @Alan-Kilborn I have got another opinion, but no problem. If there is not enough enthusiasm for this button, it is not worth opening a feature request.

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                Alan Kilborn @datatraveller1
                last edited by Jun 4, 2023, 5:09 PM

                @datatraveller1 said in Find First button?:

                it is not worth opening a feature request

                Your feature, go ahead and open a request if you’d like.

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