Quick Search

Enter key works into the Quick Search field and click the binoculars icon to begin your search.

The quick search field.

The default quick search will return every work item on your server that contains your search terms in the title or description. The results will appear listed in a new window. Double-click on a work item to send it to the Canvas or right-click for more options.

Search results returned in the quick search window.

The quick search window allows you to modify or focus your search. To change or add to your key words, type them into the search field. You can select a different server, or refine your search to a specific project by selecting the desired search area in the first drop-down. You may narrow the search to work items assigned to a specific person in the second drop-down. You may refine your search to work items in a particular state in the third drop-down.

You can further specify your search by customizing which fields of the work items are searched. Click the "Query Fields..." button in the top-right corner. This opens the "Select Fields to Query" window.

The Select Fields to Query window in which you can customize your quick search.

The list on the right contains the fields that are being searched. The list on the left contains the available fields. To add a searchable field, highlight it and click the right arrow button. To remove a searchable field, highlight it and click the left arrow.

 

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