Filtering and Search
Find documents quickly with search and filter options.
File Tree Search
The search bar at the top of the file tree provides instant filtering:
- Click the search bar to focus it
- Type your search term
- Results filter instantly as you type
- Matching folders automatically expand to show results

Search Behavior
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Real-time filtering | Results update as you type |
| Auto-expand folders | Parent folders expand to show matches |
| Match highlighting | Search terms highlighted in results |
| Clear button | Click X to clear search and show all |
Global Search
Use the global command menu to find documents across your workspace:
- Press
Cmd/Ctrl + Kto open the command menu - Type your search terms
- Document matches appear in the results
- Click a result to open the document
Search indexes document names for quick access.
Finding Documents
By Name
Use the file tree search for quick name-based filtering:
- Focus the search bar
- Type part of the document name
- View matching documents instantly
By Content
Use global search to find documents containing specific text:
- Open global search (
Cmd/Ctrl + K) - Type your search terms
- Look for document results
- Click to open and view context
By Tags
While tag-based filtering is in development, you can:
- Open a document and look at its cover header (at the top of the editor)
- See assigned tags there
- Use consistent tagging for easier discovery
By Owner
A document's access — including its owner — is shown in the Access Control dialog. Open the dialog from the visibility button in the floating toolbar (or right-click the document and choose Change Visibility), then use global search to locate documents when needed.
Keyboard Navigation
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New document | Ctrl+N |
| New folder | Ctrl+Shift+N |
| Focus editor | Ctrl+Shift+E |
| Global search | Cmd/Ctrl + K |
There is no keyboard shortcut that focuses the file-tree search bar — click it to start filtering.
Tips for Better Search
- Use descriptive document names
- Include key terms in the first paragraph
- Apply consistent tags across your team
- Use folders to organize by project or type
- Save important versions with descriptive commit messages
Next Steps
- Working with Documents - Organize with folders
- Tips for Success - Document management best practices