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Quick Search

Need to find a record right now? Use our quick search feature.

Overview

Quick Search lets you type a word or partial word and instantly search across records in the area you’re viewing. It’s ideal when you need to quickly locate a company, contact, project, time entry, or invoice without changing your workflow.


Where to Find Quick Search

Quick Search is available throughout the application.

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  • Navigate to a section such as Companies, Contacts, Time, or Invoices

  • Click the magnifying glass icon

  • Type your search text and press Go


How Quick Search Works

Quick Search looks for the text you enter anywhere it appears in the records for the section you’re currently viewing.

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  • Searches are partial matches (you don’t need to type the full word)

  • Results may include matches from:

    • Names

    • Related companies

    • Project numbers

    • Invoice numbers

    • Associated records

You don’t have to be exact—Quick Search is designed to be forgiving.


Clearing a Quick Search

Once you’re done:

  • Click the red X

  • You’ll be returned to the exact view you were in before the search


When to Use Each

Use Quick Search when:

  • You need a fast lookup

  • You don’t want to change filters

  • You plan to return to your current view

Use Queries when:

  • You need repeatable filters

  • You’re reviewing data regularly

  • You want saved views


Tips & Best Practices

  • You don’t need full words—partial text works

  • Searches respect the section you’re in

  • Clearing Quick Search always returns you to your previous view

  • Quick Search is ideal for “find it now” moments


Final Notes

Quick Search is designed to be fast, flexible, and forgiving. If you know anything about what you’re looking for, Quick Search can usually get you there in just a few keystrokes.

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