Use search context and filters

You can restrict the result in the Search area to the items you want to find by using the search context and filters.

Procedure

  1. In the Search area, click the context field that follows the term you entered, and select, for example, Portal, Models, or Documents.

    Filter context

    The search result will be restricted to the range you selected. If the search result can be filtered, filter criteria will be listed in the Filters area.

  2. Click one or more filter criteria. The selected filter criteria will be listed and the search result updated. If you have selected a filter criterion that you can define more precisely, another area with subordinate filter criteria will be added to the Filters area.
  3. Click additional criteria. The selected criteria will be displayed in the Search area and restrict the search result.
    1. Selected filter criteria are listed:
      Additional filter criteria
    2. You can enter properties as the search criterion for certain filter criteria, for example, Responsible:
      Filter properties

      You will be offered different input options depending on the property type. A calendar opens so you can select a date:
      Filter property Date
  4. If necessary, specify the property of the search criterion.
  5. To clear a selected filter criterion, click Remove Clear. The filter criterion will be cleared and the search result updated.
  6. To see more search criteria, click Show more in the Filter Filters area. The list will be extended.
  7. To clear all filter criteria for an area, click Clear subordinate filters.
  8. To clear all filters and base your search on other search criteria, click Show all in the Filters area. All previously selected search criteria will be cleared.

The list of results will be updated according to the search context and the selected criteria.

See also

How is the quick search structured?

How can search results be influenced?

Find using the Search area