Search data
Comind.work provides three main ways to find and filter data across your workspaces and apps.
Global search
Search across all workspaces and apps to find content quickly.
What it searches:
- content, titles, and comments
- all file types - including PDF and Microsoft Office files (Excel, Word)
- advanced search options supported
Search syntax:
- Keywords - type one or more words; results contain any of the words
- Exact phrase - wrap in double quotes:
"budget approval"matches the exact phrase - Exclude words - prefix with minus:
-draftexcludes records containing "draft" - Combined -
"budget approval" -draftfinds the exact phrase, excluding drafts - Wildcards (
*,%) are not needed - the system handles word variations automatically - Results are sorted by relevance, with matched text highlighted
Quick-filter in lists
Filter data visible in the current list view using the input box in the top-right corner above the list.
How it works:
- scans only the data currently visible in the list
- searches across visible columns only
- typically filters within one workspace and one app
- can be configured to search across multiple workspaces and apps
List filtering
The most precise way to search for specific data using built-in list filters.
Benefits:
- most accurate search method
- provides targeted results
- uses structured data filtering (field = value, date ranges, lookup values)
When to use which
| Method | Best for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Global search | Finding records by content or keywords you remember | "Find that email about the server migration" |
| Quick-filter | Narrowing a list you're already looking at | "Show only the tasks mentioning 'database'" |
| List filtering | Precise queries on known field values | "All high-priority tickets created this month assigned to me" |
Related
- About lists - understanding list views, filters, and saved configurations
- Navigation - moving between workspaces, apps, and records
- Personalization - saving custom list views for quick access