# View messages containing files or links

By using Zulip's [search feature](/help/search-for-messages), you can search
your messages for any messages that contain files or links.

* Enter the search operator `has:attachment` in the search bar to narrow your
view to any messages with a file attachment or upload.

* Enter the search operator `has:link` in the search bar to narrow your
view to any messages with an external link.