Search

The Search feature allows users to quickly locate notes by entering keywords, titles, tags, or content types (YouTube, Audio, Document, etc.). It is designed for real-time, efficient searching, even with large libraries.

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Key Benefits

• Instantly retrieve notes without manual browsing.

• Apply filters to narrow down results by type.

• Supports partial keyword matching.

• Displays live results as you type.

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1. UI/UX Specification

Tap the search icon on the Home screen to start searching

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2. How to Use

Step 1: Open Search

From the Home screen, tap the Search icon located at the top-right corner to open the full-screen search interface. The keyboard appears automatically.

Tap the search icon on the Home screen to start searching

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Step 2: Use Suggested Filters (Optional)

To narrow your search, tap one of the suggested filter chips:

• YouTube

• Record

• Document

• Audio

• Web Link

These filters prioritize notes by content type.

Tap a filter chip to show results for a specific type of note

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Step 3: Type to Search

In the search bar labeled Search in Files, begin typing your query. The system will perform a real-time, global search across all notes.

Behavior

• If matches are found: Results appear under a categorized or recent list.

• If no matches are found: A “No results found” message is displayed, showing the searched keyword.

No results found for your search term

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Step 4: Interact with Results

• Tap any result to open the note.

• Tap the Cancel button (top-right) to exit search mode and return to the home screen.

Tap a result to view the note, or Cancel to exit search

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3. Tips & Notes

• Partial search supported: You can search with incomplete words.

• Case-insensitive: No need to match capitalization.

• Search is performed across all notes and content types.

• Filter chips help refine but do not limit results strictly.

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4. FAQ

Why do I get no results when searching?

Search troubleshooting tips:

• Check for typos in your search query

• Try partial matches (e.g., type "Fut" instead of "Future")

• Ensure the note exists in your saved notes

• Use broader keywords to increase result chances

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Can I search by content type or tag?

Search filtering options:

• Use filter chips to narrow down results

• Enter keywords like "Audio" or "Document" in the search bar

• Tags and content types are searchable for quick access

• Combine keywords for more specific results

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Does it search inside transcripts or note content?

Search scope details:

• Searches include both note titles and content

• Transcripts of audio notes are fully searchable

• All text within notes is indexed for search

• No separate transcript-only search is required

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Can I use voice input to search?

Voice input support:

• Currently, only typed input is supported

• Voice input is not available for search

• Use keyboard or on-screen input for queries

• Future updates may include voice search

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Is the search case-sensitive?

Case sensitivity in searches:

• Searches are not case-sensitive

• Use any capitalization for queries

• Results remain consistent regardless of case

• No need to match exact capitalization

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Are results sorted by date or relevance?

Search result sorting:

• Results are sorted by relevance and recency

• Filtered results may appear prioritized at the top

• Most relevant matches are ranked higher

• Recent notes may also influence ranking

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Can I search within a specific folder or notebook only?

Search scope limitations:

• Search applies globally across all saved notes

• No option to limit search to specific folders

• All notes are included in search results

• Use tags or keywords to narrow focus

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Why do unrelated results appear even after applying a filter?

Filter behavior explained:

• Filters act as priority hints, not strict constraints

• Additional relevant results may still appear

• Filters prioritize but don’t exclude other matches

• Refine keywords for more precise results