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## 4.3.1 Searching in an Interactive Grid

Search an interactive grid by entering criteria into the Search Bar.

Tip:

You can also search an interactive grid using a supported browser’s search function (such as Ctrl + F or Cmd + F).

- About the Search Bar
  You can perform text searches with the Search Bar at the top of an interactive grid.
- Using the Select Columns To Search Icon
  Narrow your search parameters by clicking the Select Columns to Search icon (magnifying glass).

Parent topic: Using an Interactive Grid

### 4.3.1.1 About the Search Bar

You can perform text searches with the Search Bar at the top of an interactive grid.

Description of the illustration ig_search_bar.png

Select Columns to Search icon

  Resembles a magnifying glass. Narrows your search to a specific column and optionally enabling case sensitivity for columns with alphabetical characters.

  See Using the Select Columns To Search Icon.

Text area

  Displays entered search criteria (wildcard characters are implied).

Go button

  Executes a search.

Parent topic: Searching in an Interactive Grid

### 4.3.1.2 Using the Select Columns To Search Icon

Narrow your search parameters by clicking the Select Columns to Search icon (magnifying glass).

To search a specific column:

1. Click the Select Columns to Search icon.
2. Select the name of a column.
3. (Optional) To enable case sensitive searching, select Case Sensitive.

   Note:

   Search only works in columns with alphabetical characters. Search does not work in number or date columns.
4. Enter a search string in the Search field.
5. Press the Enter key or click Go.

The interactive grid reloads with a filter applied.

To reset the search bar back to the default setting, click the Select Columns to Search icon and select All Text Columns.

You may need to disable or remove existing filters for broader searching to take effect.

See Also:

- Disabling a Filter in an Interactive Grid

- Removing a Filter from an Interactive Grid

Parent topic: Searching in an Interactive Grid