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title: Using the search
description: Learn how to efficiently search for meetings and actions with Magic Minutes. Use simple or advanced search options, filter results, and easily view details. Sign up for a free trial today!
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# Using The Search

#### Follow our simple, step-by-step guide to using the search

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## Overview

This guide will help you to use the Magic Minutes meeting search.

The search area displays all of your meetings and actions.  The search and filter facilities can help you find the things you’re looking for.  

![Searching_AR_050320](https://www.magicminutes.co.uk/hubfs/Searching_AR_050320.png)

## Finding A Meeting

You can use the search feature in Magic Minutes to quickly find a meeting or action.

To access the search, you can use the main navigation menu’s search and filter functions.

![magic-minutes-dashboard-full-mage](https://www.magicminutes.co.uk/hubfs/magic-minutes-dashboard-full-mage.png)

## Simple Search

Simply type in the search term you are looking for within the dates set and a list of appropriate meetings or actions will be displayed.

You can type in a new search term into the search bar to find other items of interest.

![magic-minutes-dashboard-simple-search-image](https://www.magicminutes.co.uk/hubfs/magic-minutes-dashboard-simple-search-image.png)

## Advanced Search

You can refine your search by clicking on “View filters”.

From the drop-downs, you can then filter meetings by attendee or status. and actions by meeting, owner or status.   You can reorder your results by clicking on the column titles (such as date or description) and refresh the page to clear all filters and sorting.

![magic-minutes-dashboard-advanced-search-image](https://www.magicminutes.co.uk/hubfs/magic-minutes-dashboard-advanced-search-image.png)

## Viewing A Meeting Or Action

To view a meeting or action simply click on the card!

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