By default, search terms are case sensitive.

In the context of digital forensics tools like EnCase, search terms are typically not case sensitive by default. This means that if you search for a term like "Apple", the system will return results for both "apple" and "APPLE", treating them as equivalent. This behavior simplifies the search process, allowing a broader scope of results and making it easier for examiners to locate relevant data regardless of how it was originally recorded in terms of case.

This default setting supports forensic investigations by ensuring that users do not miss important data due to variations in capitalization. While it is possible to configure search settings to be case sensitive in certain circumstances, the standard operation is designed to be inclusive. Therefore, it's important for users to know that they can adjust search parameters if they require a more precise, case-sensitive search in specific investigations.