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How to use the Advanced Search in M-Files

This video covers all the ways you can use search to quickly find the information you're looking for. By far, the most efficient way of finding your documents and other objects is to use the M-Files search functions. This is especially useful when you remember only a single detail about the document or object, such as the creation date or the user who created the document. The advanced search and filters allow you to define more search criteria related to the properties and location of the objects that you are searching for.

M-Files Enters the Microsoft 365 Universe - A New Era of AI-Native Document Management

This collaboration marks a major milestone: M-Files is the first document management solution to be native with Microsoft 365. That means you get all the built-in capabilities of Microsoft 365 with M-Files – including co-authoring, collaboration, Copilot, and Purview. With deep integration into Microsoft 365 Copilot, M-Files content can now be used to generate insights, automate document-related tasks, and streamline decision-making across the organization. AI-Driven Efficiency and Insight.

How To Save Information in M-Files

This video is all about how you can save to M-Files. Whenever you save a document to M-Files, you use metadata to tell the system what the document is and what it relates to. When using M-Files, you no longer save documents in a single folder. Rather, you save your documents to the M-Files drive (which can be found on your computer like any other drive). You do not need to specify any other location than the document vault, as M-Files locates the document in the correct views on the basis of the metadata you define in the metadata card.

How To Use Views in M-Files

This video introduces you to views. Views are saved searches. When you click a view, you tell M-Files what you'd like to see based on metadata criteria Creating views is largely based on specifying the metadata used for searching and categorizing documents. Browsing and access documents through views make up a heavy part of using M-Files every day. To upgrade to the new user interface, please consult your organization's M-Files Business admin to see about updating your M-Files application.

How To Use the Quick Search Functionality in M-Files

This video explains how you can find your documents easily using Quick Search. Quick Search looks for objects that contain the search word in the file contents or metadata. To upgrade to the new user interface, please consult your organization's M-Files Business admin to see about updating your M-Files application. Other Helpful Resources.

DMS ROI and Best Practices

A Document Management System can deliver measurable business value—but only if it is implemented and used effectively. From improving operational efficiency to reducing errors and increasing compliance, a DMS creates cost savings that extend far beyond initial setup. This article explains how to evaluate DMS return on investment and outlines best practices to maximize long-term benefits.

Exploring DMS Features: Metadata, Version Control, and Beyond

Modern Document Management Systems do more than store files. They organize, secure, track, and enhance every step of the document lifecycle. From smart metadata and versioning to real-time tracking and duplicate prevention, a good DMS helps teams work more efficiently and with fewer errors. This article breaks down key DMS features that go beyond basic storage and shows how they support productivity, collaboration, and compliance.

Achieve Manufacturing Excellence with AI

Increasing growth and profitability in competitive markets require solid execution of plans and strategies. That execution, however, is often hindered by inefficient manual processes, fragmented information management, and limited ability to enforce quality and compliance controls. To achieve operational excellence, manufacturers need to establish a digital backbone spanning across departments, systems, and processes.

M-Files + Microsoft 365: A New Era of Smart Document Management

We’re excited to announce a major leap forward in our partnership with Microsoft: M-Files now natively stores content in Microsoft 365. This innovative approach empowers organizations to harness the full power of Microsoft 365 while benefiting from M-Files’ industry-leading.