Search
Use Orbit search to find notes, folders, workspace content, and recent work.
Open search
Section titled “Open search”Use the sidebar search or keyboard shortcut shown in the UI. On macOS, Orbit shows Command K for quick search.
The command palette can also open notes, navigate Orbit, switch themes, and run note actions when those commands are available to your role.
On Windows or Linux, use the shortcut shown in Orbit. If the shortcut is already used by your browser or operating system, open search from the sidebar.
Search workspaces
Section titled “Search workspaces”The workspace switcher has its own search. Type at least two characters to find accessible workspaces.
Search within a workspace
Section titled “Search within a workspace”Use workspace search to find notes and content inside the selected workspace.
Workspace search can include note titles, folders, tags, and note content. Results only include content you can access.
Search works best with a specific word, phrase, customer name, project name, or decision title. If a broad search returns too many results, add another word.
Search SharePoint sources
Section titled “Search SharePoint sources”If SharePoint source search is enabled for your tenant, Orbit can search SharePoint sources to help import or reference existing content. Results follow your Microsoft 365 permissions.
SharePoint source search is separate from workspace search. Use workspace search for notes already in Orbit. Use SharePoint source search when you are looking for Microsoft 365 files to import or reference.
Search result not shown
Section titled “Search result not shown”Check:
- Search for a unique phrase instead of a broad word.
- Check whether you are in the right workspace.
- Check whether the note is in Recently Deleted.
- Confirm you have access to the workspace or note.
- Refresh the workspace if the note was just created, moved, or renamed.