> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.dingtalk.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Search Chat Records

> Search across all DingTalk content from the top search box, narrow the search to a specific conversation, browse files shared in a chat, and apply tips for better search results.

Use search when you need to find a person, group, previous message, document, or shared file in DingTalk.

You can search from the main DingTalk window or from inside a specific conversation.

## Search across DingTalk

1. Click the search bar at the top of the DingTalk window.

2. Enter a keyword.

3. Review results by category.

4. Select a result to open it.

Search results can include **All**, **Contacts**, **Groups**, **Chat Records**, **Document**, **Report**, **Tags**, **Functions**, and **Departments**.

Use global search when you are not sure where the item is located.

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## Search within a conversation

Use in-chat search when you already know which conversation contains the message.

1. Open the conversation.

2. Click the search icon in the upper-right corner.

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3. Keep **Chat Records** selected.

4. Enter a keyword.

5. Use **Filter** to narrow the results. Use **Reset** to clear filters.

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## Browse files in a conversation

Open a conversation and click the file/folder icon in the upper-right corner.

Use this view when you want to find files shared in the conversation rather than searching message text.

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## Tips for better search results

* Use specific keywords, such as a person's name, project name, or document title.

* Use in-chat search when you know which conversation contains the message.

* Use the file/folder icon when you are looking for shared files rather than text messages.