## Zoho Inventory Documentation Index

Access the complete documentation index at:
https://www.zoho.com/ke/inventory/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available documentation pages before proceeding.

# Search for Records in Zoho Inventory

This module will help you understand how to utilize the search bar, and conduct an advanced search to fetch any record of your choice.

### Overview

*   [Regular Search](/ke/inventory/help/advanced-search/search.html#regular-search)
*   [Advanced Search](/ke/inventory/help/advanced-search/search.html#advanced-search)

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### Regular Search

To search for a record inside any module:

*   Navigate to the search bar on top.
*   Click the dropdown menu on the search bar.

![search bar](/inventory/help/images/getting-started/search-1.png)

*   Select a module(items, contacts, etc.) from the list to search from. By default, the system will already have the module selected based on the page your are in. you can change if you want to.
*   After selecting the module, type the name, description or any field information precisely.
*   The search mechanism will swiftly compare your input with the records and fetch those related to it.

![search result](/inventory/help/images/getting-started/search-2.png)

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### Advanced Search

You can use the advanced search, if you wish to fine tune the search mechanism. To utilize it,

*   Navigate to the search bar on top.
*   Click the dropdown menu on the search bar.

![search bar](/inventory/help/images/getting-started/advanced-search-1.png)

*   Click on the **Advanced Search** option.
*   An advanced search pop-up will open up.
*   Choose a module.
*   Enter the details in the fields below as you prefer. (The more fields you fill up, the more finer will be the search)
*   If you have added any custom fields for that module under settings, they will also be displayed.
*   Once you are done, click on the **Search** button.

![advanced search pop-up](/inventory/help/images/getting-started/advanced-search-2.png)

*   The data you entered across the fields will be mapped and the system will fetch the record(s) you are looking for.

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