File Text Search Script

Description

The FileTextSearch.py script is a utility designed to search for a specific keyword or phrase within text-based files located in a specified directory. The script searches through files with the following extensions: .txt, .docx, and .pdf. It can recursively search through subdirectories, making it easier to locate documents containing the desired information.

Features

• Recursive Searching: The script can search within specified subdirectories.
• Keyword Matching: Users can input a keyword or phrase to find within the text files.
• Supported Formats: The script can read .txt, .docx, and .pdf file formats.

Usage

1. Ensure you have Python installed on your machine.
2. Download the FileTextSearch.py script.
3. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where the script is located.
4. Run the script using the following command: python FileTextSearch.py
5. When prompted, enter the path of the directory you want to search. Enter path: /path/to/your/directory
6. Enter the keyword or phrase you want to search for in the files. Keyword/Phrase: your_keyword
7. The script will search through the specified directory and print out the names of any files where the keyword is found.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Basic understanding of file paths in your operating system.
• The script will read text-based files, so ensure the files are not encrypted or password protected.

License

This script is open-source and free to use. Feel free to modify and distribute as needed.

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to this project, please open an issue or submit a pull request with your proposed changes or enhancements.