Copy-ready commandSelect-String — Basic Usage
Select-String -Path C:\Logs\*.log -Pattern "error"Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use Select-String for a standard administrative task.
Select-String -Path C:\Logs\*.log -Pattern "error"Original command
Search text files for a pattern.
Select-String -Path C:\Logs\*.log -Pattern "error"Common errors
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