Searching for Objects

Most of the time, you'll find objects by using the Folder pane. When you want to find a related set of objects (especially when they're in more than one folder), or a specific object that you don't know the location of, use Author-it Live's Search feature. The Search options are displayed by choosing the Search tab in the navigation tab accordion.

The Search options enable you to search for objects containing certain words, or you can use extra criteria to restrict or filter your search. You can limit your criteria to any, or all, of the following:

Tip: Some search criteria have drop-down lists which remember previous values you have used.

If no results are returned, try using less restrictive criteria. Similarly, if too many results are returned, try using additional criteria to make your search more specific.

Once you complete the search you can use the locate function from the shortcut menu to find the object's location in the library.