Advanced Search

Powerful search capabilities for precise information discovery

50+

Search Filters

99.8%

Precision

<1s

Search Time

Smart

Ranking

What is Advanced Search?

Sophisticated search tools for finding exactly what you need in your knowledge base

Advanced Search goes beyond basic keyword matching to provide precise, contextual results from your knowledge base. Use powerful filters, operators, and semantic search capabilities to find information quickly and accurately.

How It Works

Combine multiple search criteria including keywords, document types, dates, authors, and custom metadata. The system uses AI to understand intent and rank results by relevance and accuracy.

Search Types

Different approaches for different information discovery needs

Semantic Search

Understand meaning and context

• Natural language query understanding
• Concept-based matching beyond keywords
• Contextual relevance scoring
• Synonym and related term expansion

Boolean Search

Precise control with operators

• AND, OR, NOT logical operators
• Phrase matching with quotation marks
• Wildcard and proximity searches
• Field-specific search queries

Filtered Search

Narrow results with specific criteria

• Document type and format filters
• Date range and temporal filtering
• Author and department restrictions
• Custom metadata and tag filtering

Visual Search

Interactive search interface

• Interactive filter panels
• Visual result clustering and grouping
• Search result refinement suggestions
• Real-time search as you type

Filter Categories

Comprehensive filtering options to narrow your search results

Content & Document Filters

Filter by document characteristics, content type, and structural elements to focus on specific kinds of information.

Options: File type, document length, language, content structure, embedded media

Temporal & Date Filters

Search within specific time periods, find recently updated content, or locate historical information from particular date ranges.

Options: Creation date, modification date, custom date ranges, relative dates (last week, etc.)

Source & Origin Filters

Filter by document source, author, department, or origin system to find information from specific organizational units.

Options: Author, department, source system, upload batch, document owner

Custom Metadata & Tags

Use custom metadata fields, tags, and classifications to filter content according to your organization's categorization system.

Options: Custom tags, metadata fields, security classifications, project codes

Search Operators

Powerful operators for precise search control

Boolean Operators

marketing AND strategy

Find documents containing both terms

policy OR procedure

Find documents with either term

budget NOT draft

Exclude documents with "draft"

Advanced Operators

"quarterly report"

Exact phrase matching

author:smith

Search specific fields

market*

Wildcard matching

Search Results & Ranking

How results are presented and ranked for maximum relevance

Relevance Ranking

AI-powered ranking considers query match quality, document authority, recency, and user interaction patterns to surface the most relevant results.

Rich Previews

Results include document previews, highlighted matching text, and key metadata to help you identify relevant content quickly.

Result Clustering

Similar results are automatically grouped together, making it easier to navigate large result sets and discover related content.

Customizable Views

Choose from different result layouts, sorting options, and display preferences to match your workflow and information needs.

Saved Searches & Alerts

Automate and streamline your regular search activities

Saved Search Queries

• Save complex search queries for reuse
• Share searches with team members
• Organize searches into categories
• Quick access from search interface
• Export search results to various formats

Search Alerts

• Get notified when new content matches
• Schedule regular search result emails
• Monitor specific topics or keywords
• Customizable alert frequency and format
• Team-wide alert subscriptions

Stay Updated Automatically

Set up search alerts for critical topics to automatically receive updates when new relevant content is added to your knowledge base.

Search Tips & Strategies

Expert techniques for finding information efficiently

Best Practices

Start broad, then narrow with filters
Use synonyms and alternative terms
Combine different search approaches
Review search suggestions and related terms
Use date filters for time-sensitive information

Common Mistakes

Being too specific in initial searches
Ignoring search result ranking and relevance
Not using available filters and operators
Searching for information that doesn't exist
Not leveraging saved searches for recurring needs

Getting Started

Quick guide to using advanced search effectively

Access Advanced Search

Click the "Advanced Search" button in the main search interface, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F to open the advanced search panel.

Choose Your Search Strategy

Start with semantic search for broad topics, use boolean operators for precise queries, or apply filters to narrow results by document characteristics.

Apply Filters & Refinements

Use the filter panel to refine results by date, author, document type, and custom metadata. Combine multiple filters for precise targeting.

Save & Share

Save successful searches for future use, set up alerts for ongoing monitoring, and share search queries with team members for collaborative research.

Search Performance

Advanced search results are typically returned in under 1 second. For very large knowledge bases or complex queries, use filters to improve performance and result precision.