Core Concepts
Workspace Search
Quickly find and navigate to any note within your workspace using Octarine's powerful search functionality.
Overview
Workspace Search allows you to instantly find notes by searching through their titles, content, and tags. The search interface is conveniently located in the sidebar for quick access while you work.
From the Sidebar
The search bar is permanently available at the top of the left sidebar, right below the workspace selector. Simply click on the search field or use the keyboard shortcut to start searching.
Keyboard Shortcut
- macOS:
Cmd + Shift + F
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl + Shift + F
This shortcut immediately focuses the search bar from anywhere in the application.
Basic Search
- Click on the search bar in the sidebar or use the keyboard shortcut
- Start typing your search query
- Results appear instantly as you type
- Click on any result to open that note
- The note will have in-file search pop up with the search term added in, showing you results.
Search Behavior
- Full-text search: Searches through note titles and content
- Tag search: Include hashtags to search for tagged notes (e.g.,
#project
) - Filters: Narrow down search by either asking for
match word
ormatch case
Search Results
Result Display
Each search result shows:
- Note title (highlighted with matching terms)
- Content preview showing the context where your search term appears.
Navigation
- Click on any result to open the note
- Arrow keys to navigate through results
- Enter to open the selected result
- Escape to clear search and close results
Keyboard Shortcuts Summary
Action | macOS | Windows/Linux |
---|---|---|
Focus search | Cmd + Shift + F | Ctrl + Shift + F |
Navigate results | ↑ ↓ | ↑ ↓ |
Open result | Enter | Enter |
Clear search | Escape | Escape |