In today’s fast-paced world, access to accurate information is paramount. At Prompt, we understand the importance of streamlined document accessibility.
Our intuitive search feature, reminiscent of Google’s simplicity, ensures that you can locate the right information swiftly and effectively. In this guide, we’ll explore the intricacies of document searching with Prompt, from basic searches to advanced filtering techniques, empowering you to harness the full potential of our platform.
Basic Search
Prompt’s basic search function is designed for simplicity and efficiency. It allows users to perform searches using keywords, with results ordered based on relevance. Here’s how it works:
- Enter your keywords into the search bar.
- Results are returned based on the strength of the keyword’s appearance in document titles and content.
- The basic search may yield a high volume of documents, depending on the search term’s specificity.
Advanced Search
For more precise results, Prompt offers advanced search filters to narrow down your query. Here’s how to utilize advanced search:
- Toggle the Advanced Search option to access dropdown lists for filtering.
- Filter options include organization, department, section, document type, and latest documents.
- Toggle filters on or off to refine your search criteria.
- Drilling down to specific departments or sections can significantly reduce the number of search results.
Search Term Tips
To further refine your search, consider using the following query examples:
|
Query Type |
Example |
Notes |
|
Single term |
vaccination |
Searches for documents that contain “vaccination”. |
|
Multiple terms |
employee vaccination |
Searches for documents that contain either “employee” OR “vaccination”. |
|
Phrase search |
“employee vaccination” |
Searches for documents that contain the exact phrase “employee vaccination”. |
|
Wildcard search (*) |
vacc* |
Multi-character wildcard search returning documents with “vaccination” or “vaccine” or “vaccinal”, etc. |
|
Wildcard character search (?) |
defin?tely |
Single-character wildcard search. It will match “definitely” or “definately” but not “defineatly”. |
|
OR operator |
employee OR vaccination |
Searches for documents that contain either “employee” OR “vaccination”. |
|
AND operator |
employee AND vaccination |
Searches for documents that contain both “employee” AND “vaccination”. |
|
Grouping |
(important OR office) AND document |
Use parentheses for expression grouping. The example would return any documents containing “important document” and any with “office document”. |
Did you know Prompt offers the ability to download a report of your organization’s key search terms, providing valuable insights into document trends and user behaviour.
Mastering document searching is essential for efficient information retrieval. With Prompt’s user-friendly interface and powerful search capabilities, you can navigate vast document repositories with ease. Prompt empowers you to find the right information at the right time.
