Searching objects

You search for objects in the repository by typing one or more search terms (the words or phrase that best describe the information you want to find) into a search box then by clicking the Search button. The search mechanism searches both object-level metadata and full-text.

Procedure

  1. Perform one of the following actions:
    ApplicationAction
    Publication ManagerSelect Tools > Browse Repository.
    XML authoring toolSelect SDL Tridion Docs > Browse Repository.
    The Browse Repository window is displayed.
  2. Click the Search tab.
  3. In the Find what field, enter your search criteria.
  4. Optionally, click the + next to Search Options and/or Advanced Options to access options where you can limit the search to a more narrow field of search criteria.
  5. In the Advanced Options area type, or use the drop down menus to enter the desired search criteria.
  6. Click Search.
    A result list appears.
    • The list contains results from all versions of the objects.
    • The default list is sorted by relevance.
    • You can click on a column header in the list to sort on a that column.
  7. Optionally, to conduct a new search, use the Clear button to clear data from all fields and specify new search criteria.