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Search helps you find records faster on list pages such as Products, Titles, Formats, and other operations lists. Flip uses a system search index with categorized fields, so matching is more flexible than exact text alone. Common wording is normalized — for example and and & are treated as equivalent — so you do not need the exact stored phrase to get a hit.

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What search can find

You can search for things like:
  • part of a title, name, or series
  • a product or title code
  • an ISBN
  • other words already visible on the list
You do not need to type the full value.
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Open a list page

Go to a list such as Products or Titles.
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Use the search box

Click the search field in the page header and type a word, name, code, or number.
3

Review results

The list updates with matching records after a short pause while you type.
Start with one clear word. Add more words if you get too many results. Use a code or ISBN when you want a more exact match.

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Search with filters

Filters narrow the list. When you use search and filters together, results must match both. Example:
  • filter to one publisher
  • search for a title word
  • see only records that match your search inside that publisher
If you do not see the record you expect, clear one filter and search again.

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Search with sorting

Sorting changes the order of results. It does not change what matches. Example:
  • search for a product
  • sort by publication date
  • see the same matching products in a different order
When no column sort is applied, product search results default to title ascending.

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Simple tips

  • Prefer one clear word first, then refine
  • Search by code or ISBN for a tighter match
  • Clear old filters if results look too narrow
  • Clear the search box to return to the full list
Last modified on July 27, 2026