# Search and Spotlight

As you add more content to **Scrintal**, efficiently locating specific information becomes crucial. This guide walks you through the different ways to search and navigate in Scrintal

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### Using the Library Search

The **Search your library** box is accessible from anywhere in Scrintal.

**How to Use:**

* Click the search box directly
* Or use the shortcut:
  * `Cmd + Shift + K` on Mac
  * `Ctrl + Shift + K` on Windows/Linux

**What You’ll See:**

* A list of results matching your search
* Icons that distinguish between:
  * 📄 **Docs**
  * 📌 **Boards**
  * :book: **Files**

Click a result to view more details in the preview pane on the right.

**From there, you can:**

* Open the item in full-page view
* View it in a pop-up window
* Copy a direct link
* Add it to your current board

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### Sidebar Search

You can also initiate a search from the **sidebar**:

* Use this method when navigating within specific workspaces or switching between boards and docs quickly.
* Drag and drop your search results to your boards.

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### Tips for Effective Searching

* Use clear keywords: titles, tags, or unique terms
* Combine Search with filtering options
* Take advantage of the preview pane to avoid losing context

### With these search options, you can stay focused and move quickly across your workspace in Scrintal.


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://scrintal.gitbook.io/scrintal-support-docs/basics/openapi.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
