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Feature: Natual Language Search

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Description

### What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

Implement Natural Language Search to allow users to find files using everyday language instead of strict keywords or filters.

As a developer and frequent user of Files, I often need to locate specific files quickly — like screenshots from today, PDFs I downloaded last week, or large videos I edited last month. Currently, I have to manually sort by date, filter by type, or remember exact filenames.

With Natural Language Search, I could simply type “screenshots from today” or “PDFs from last week” and instantly get relevant results. This would save time, reduce friction, and make the search experience feel more modern and intelligent.

It’s especially helpful when working across multiple folders or when I forget where I saved something.

### Requirements

Use a lightweight NLP parser to extract intent and map it to existing search parameters.

### Files Version

10.0.26100.1

### Windows Version

24H2

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