Canned Search for Confluence
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Enhanced CQL Search Filter

Introduction


The Enhanced CQL Search Filter feature provides users with the ability to save search settings as a CQL (Confluence Query Language) filter for easy access. This allows users to retain specific search configurations, such as space and type filters, and access them with a simple click.

Accessing the Feature

To access the Enhanced CQL Search Filter feature, follow these steps:

  1. Access your Confluence Site

  2. Click on the image-20240409-035105.png icon located next to the search bar.

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  3. You will be redirected to the Enhanced CQL Search Filter page

The Canned Filters are pre-defined CQL query that help you to quickly find the content. You can modify the query before initiating the search.

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Demo

Use Case - Search for Images

Click Image Search → Search for Images to show all the images in your Confluence

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You can also use the show image thumbnail to do a visual search

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Use Case - Saving Search Settings

Follow these steps to save your search settings as a CQL filter:

  1. Adjust your search settings according to your preferences, such as space and type filters.

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  2. Click on the Advanced Search button

  3. Scroll to the bottom and click “Take me there”

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  1. You will be redirected to a new page

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  2. Click Save as and provide a name for your saved filter to easily identify it later.

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  3. You can access this page again by clicking on the name of this filter

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Use Case - Filter by title

  • Example: You can find “Pikachu” quickly from the list of Pokemon

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Use Case - Show/Hide Attachment

Use the “Exclude attachment”to help users refine their search results by excluding attachments from the search.  

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