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Searching for Text
To search for pages containing specific search terms, simply enter the search text in the 'Search' textbox and press <enter>. Pages containing the search text will be listed on the left side of the screen. When a pages is opened from the search results, the search term(s) will be highlighted in yellow.
Pages are listed by relevance in "Search Results". The following factors affect the order that pages are listed:
- How many times the search term is found in the page name.
- How many times the search term is found in the page content.
Search Condition
When performing a search, the following conditions are available:
Exact Phrase: If a user searches for "online help", only pages where "online help" is found together will be listed.
All Words: If a user searches for "online help", pages containing the word "online" and "help" anywhere on the page will be listed.
Any Words: If a user searches for "online help", pages containing either the word "online" or the word "help" will be listed.
Page Names Only: If a user searches for "online help", only pages with "online help" in the name will be listed.
Search Filter
When performing a search, the following filters can be applied:
All Sections: The search engine will search all pages for the search term(s).
{Chapter Name}: Select a specific chapter (or section) to search.
Search in Static Help
The search engine in static help systems works much the same way as a dynamic help system (described above), with the following exceptions:
1. The 'Search Filter' option is not included.
2. There is a 'Preview' option that when checked, displays a previiew of the page content in the search results list.
