Use Filters with Keyword Searches

One type of search you might find on the page is a keyword search with filters.

The single search field takes your search terms and matches against one or more attributes of a business object. After you run the search, you can use filters to narrow down results.

Example of a keyword search on a page

Running Searches and Applying Filters

Follow these steps:

  1. In the search field, enter search terms and click Search, or select an item from the autosuggest.

  2. Click the Show Filters link if filters are currently hidden.

  3. Optionally organize filters as follows, depending on what's available to you:

    • Use the Add or Reorder buttons.

      Note: Avoid adding a filter that's already displayed, unless you're sure that your filter values can work together to produce search results.
    • Click the Personalize icon to show, hide, or reorder filters, and click OK.

  4. Apply filters as follows, depending on which type of filters is available:

    • Set filter values, and click the Search button.

    • Select a filter or set a filter value to automatically refresh results accordingly, and use additional filters to narrow down results further.