Overview

Zoho Notebook offers a powerful search experience to help you quickly locate notes, tags, and other content across your account. Whether you’re searching by title, notebooks, or specific words, Notebook highlights the most relevant results. This helps you stay efficient and organized.

Accessing the Search Feature in Zoho Notebook  

Desktop Edition  

1. Launch the Zoho Notebook application or website on your device.

2. Click the magnifying glass icon to open the search bar.

3. Type the exact title or keywords of the note you are looking for.

• Example: enter “Quote”.

• You can also use advanced filters to refine the results.

4. Review the search results and select the correct note.

5. Click the note to view its full content.
   

Mobile Edition  

1. Open the Zoho Notebook app on your mobile device.

2. Tap the magnifying glass icon at the top to open the search field.

3. Enter the note title or keywords.

• Tip: Use advanced filters or keywords to narrow down results.

4. Scroll through the search results and tap the note you want to open.

Advanced Search Options in Notebook

Notebook’s search feature offers a range of advanced options, allowing you to locate notes quickly and narrow down search results efficiently. You can refine your search using the following criteria:

• Title – Search within the titles of notes.

• Content – Search within the main body of notes.

• Notebooks – Filter results by specific notebooks.

• Tags – Find notes associated with specific tags or keywords.

• Collaborators – Search for notes shared or collaborated on with specific users.

Example: Finding the notes by its title as "Quote"

Understanding Search Result Categories in Notebook   

The advanced search functionality in Zoho Notebook enables effective filtering and organization of search results based on these criteria:

• Text – Standard text notes

• Checklist – Notes containing checklists or tasks

• Photo – Notes with images

• File – Notes with attached files

• Document – Notes containing documents

• Contact – Notes with contact information

• Audio – Notes with audio recordings

• Video – Notes containing video files

• Sketch – Notes with sketches or drawings

• Link – Notes containing web links

• Notes – Individual notes

• Notebooks – Grouped notes within a notebook

• Noteboards – Boards containing multiple notes for visual organization

• Shared with Me – Notes shared by other users

• Collections – Notes grouped under a collection for easy reference

Example: Refining the search results by checklist

Sorting Search Results in Notebook 

Notebook allows you to sort search results to quickly access the notes most relevant to your needs. Results can be organized by either modification time, creation time, or relevance, enabling you to prioritize recently updated notes or those most aligned with your search query.

Available sorting options include:

• Date Modified – Oldest First

• Date Modified – Newest First

• Date Created – Oldest First

• Date Created – Newest First

• Relevance

Example: Sorting the search results based on relevance

Recent Notes and Searches in Zoho Notebook       

The Search feature in Zoho Notebook helps you find your notes faster by showing your recently used notes and past search queries. This makes it easier to revisit important content without the need to type search terms repeatedly.

Key Benefits:

• Quick access to frequently used notes

• Faster navigation with recent search history

• Improved productivity by reducing repetitive searches 

Auto-Suggestions in Zoho Notebook Search   

Privacy While Searching in Zoho Notebook   

Zoho Notebook ensures the privacy of your locked notes during search. Previews of locked note content are not displayed, keeping your information secure. The content of a locked note becomes visible only after entering the note’s passcode.

Key Benefits:

• Protects sensitive information from unauthorized access

• Maintains privacy even when using the search feature

• Ensures secure access to locked notes

Search Inside a Note     

Zoho Notebook lets you search within any notecard to quickly find specific content. This feature helps you locate information efficiently without scrolling through the entire note.

How to Search Inside a Note  

Desktop Edition:

1. Open the note and click anywhere in the content.

2. Press Cmd + F (Mac) or Ctrl + F (Windows).

3. A search bar will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Mobile Edition:

1. Open the note.

2. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.

3. Select “Search in Note”.

4. The search bar will appear at the top of the screen.

Frequently asked questions

How does the search feature in Zoho Notebook work with OCR?

Notebook’s search uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert handwritten, typed, or scanned notes into machine-readable text. This enables full-text search across all note types, making it easier to locate content that isn’t typed directly in the app.   

 Will Notes Created on Mobile Be Visible on the Web? 

Yes. Zoho Notebook’s sync feature ensures that all notes are automatically synchronized across every device where your account is logged in. Any note created on the mobile app will be instantly accessible on the web and other connected devices.

 Who Can Use the Search Feature in Zoho Notebook?   

The advanced search options in Zoho Notebook are available to all registered users. Every user with a Zoho Notebook account can access these features to find quickly and organize notes.

 Can I Search Notes in different Languages in Zoho Notebook?   

Yes. Zoho Notebook’s search feature supports notes written in different languages, allowing you to locate content regardless of the language used. This multilingual search support enhances accessibility and usability, helping users quickly find notes in any language.

 Is the Search Option Accessible Offline in Zoho Notebook?   

Yes. Zoho Notebook allows you to access all search options offline, so you can find and view your notes anytime, anywhere, without needing an active internet connection.

 Which Versions of Zoho Notebook Support the Advanced Search Feature?   

The Advanced Search feature is supported in the following versions of Zoho Notebook:

• Android: Version 6.8 and above

• iOS: Version 6.8.9 and above

• macOS: Version 5.8.3 and above

Ensure your app is updated to the latest version to access all advanced search capabilities.

Tip: You can find Search option exclusively inside some section like All Notes, Notebooks, tag, Shared.

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