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How to Search for Documents

Search for Room files and content within files.

Written by Pete Radwanski

Everyone in the Room can search for phrases or words within all files that contain text and that are available to them. Only enabled files are included in the search.

How to search for documents

Step 1: Log in to the Ansarada Data Room

Step 2: Open Search option

  • On the left-hand menu, under View, select Document Index. Then select Search on the top bar.

Step 3: Available Search Options

  1. Full Text Search.

  • Under Full Text Search, enter a word or phrase to search for.

  • To search for an exact phrase, rather than individual words, use double quotes (" ") around the phrase.

  • Select Show Advanced Options to further refine search results including: Search Type, Fuzziness, File Types, English Words Only, Folders to Include/Exclude.

2. Name and number search

  • Under Name and Number Search, enter a number or name to search for.

FAQ

What documents can be searched for within the room?

Only documents that are enabled will show in the results.

Why is the search option not visible?

This option may not be available if the Room Admin has disabled Full Text Search for a particular team or sub-team.

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