# How to search PDF attachments

To search for phrases in PDF attachments using Adobe Reader X, click Edit (1) -> Advanced Search (2). 

Click on the below image for a bigger display.

**Note**: The Advanced Search menu may appear in a different location in other PDF reader software and may also be labelled differently.

![](https://3331713008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MlCAurE6RSGoCmtmAET%2F-MlF-BN95vK5zo-0To7O%2F-MlF-N_iRqlbR6jstEeX%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f18f3fe8-b859-4a29-a960-a3519c0d8361)

In the pop-up which appears enter your search phrase (3), check the Include Attachments check-box (4) and hit Search.

![](https://3331713008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MlCAurE6RSGoCmtmAET%2F-MlF-BN95vK5zo-0To7O%2F-MlF-TE9Y3UjO23r4RhL%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=93978317-8a7a-4ce9-9f96-e362e4f2caf9)

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**Note**: The Include Attachments check-box is hidden at first, so you must click on the Show More Options action at the bottom of the pop-up.
{% endhint %}