# Search in Spot

At the heart of MeltingSpot's features is its search engine. Whether you're seeking topics, content, or specific members, this tool will be your guiding light. Here's how to make the most of it:

## Starting a search

You'll see the search bar in the tab bar, right next to your direct messages access. Alternatively, simply hit `cmd+K` on your keyboard to invoke the search function. This bar is your gateway to uncovering everything and anything you're looking for on your Spot.

<figure><img src="/files/C4FHYxgyDdmGq5gd0vF8" alt="Search bar"><figcaption><p>Search bar</p></figcaption></figure>

### **What's Indexed in Different Content Types**

Specific information for different content types are indexed, ensuring accurate and relevant results. Here's what the search looks for in various content types:

<table><thead><tr><th width="206.5">Content type</th><th>Indexed information</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Lives</td><td>Title + Description</td></tr><tr><td>Forums</td><td>Title + Description</td></tr><tr><td>Topics</td><td>Title + Description + Replies</td></tr><tr><td>Collections</td><td>Title + Description</td></tr><tr><td>Pages</td><td>Title + Page content</td></tr><tr><td>Links</td><td>Title + URL </td></tr><tr><td>Members</td><td>Name + Surname + Headline + Email address + Biography</td></tr><tr><td>Courses</td><td>Title + Description</td></tr><tr><td>Courses step</td><td>Title + Content</td></tr><tr><td>Learning path</td><td>Title + Description</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Search by assigned tag

Locate related content, assigned with the same tag, by typing the tag name in the search bar.

All content, including topics, pages, links, and members, assigned to that tag will be shown in the results.

## Filter search results

When you initiate a search, results default to `All`, showing results from all existing content on the platform. However, the search engine is versatile, and you can filter results to match your needs. Here's how:

### **Content Type Filters**

You have the option to filter search results by content type. Choose between `Lives`, `Forums`, `Topics`, `Collections` and `Members` to filter the result list.

<table><thead><tr><th width="211.5">Filter chips</th><th>Displayed results</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>All</td><td>All résults</td></tr><tr><td>Lives</td><td>Lives + Description </td></tr><tr><td>Courses</td><td>Courses + Description</td></tr><tr><td>Channels</td><td>Channels + Description</td></tr><tr><td>Forums</td><td>Forums + Topics + Replies in Topics</td></tr><tr><td>Collections</td><td>Collections + Pages + Links</td></tr><tr><td>Members</td><td>Spot Members</td></tr><tr><td>Learning path </td><td>Title + Description</td></tr></tbody></table>

You can select more than one content type at a time.&#x20;

If you ever need to revert to searching `All`, click on that filter, and your search filters will be reset.

<figure><img src="/files/4ntYb36zFkOgklNwUMLB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Filter on search results</p></figcaption></figure>

### **Accessible Results**

Only accessible content is displayed in your search results. **This means that members will only see content that they have permission to view**, promoting privacy and tailored search experiences. For instance, members can't search other members based on their email 😉

### **Targeted searches**

The search engine goes a step further by allowing you to search directly within [Forums](/english/spot-content/discussions/voting-sorting-and-searching-in-topics.md#search-in-topics) or the Member directory page. This means you can narrow down your search to exactly where you want to look.


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.meltingspot.io/english/spot-content/search-in-spot.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.