Applying a filter

You can limit what is shown on the Contents and Search tabs by creating and applying filters.

About this task

As soon as you apply a filter, the current view updates to show only the requested information. While a filter is active, it applies to both the contents view and the search results. The filter remains active until you turn it off or apply a different filter.

Choices

Create and apply a filter:
1. Click .
2. Click Create filter.
  The New filter properties window opens.
3. Provide a name for the filter.
4. Select any combination of categories and publications.
5. Click Save.
  The New filter properties window closes and the new filter is added to the list of available filters.
6. To immediately apply the filter, select it and click Apply.
  You can click Cancel if you do not want to apply the filter. The new filter is saved for future use.
Apply an existing filter:
1. Click .
2. Select the filter name from the list of available filters.
3. Click Apply.
Modify the properties of an existing filter:
1. Click .
2. Select the filter name from the list of available filters.
3. Click Modify filter.
  The Filter properties window opens.
4. Make whatever changes you want to the filter name or definition.
5. Click Save.
  The Filter properties window closes.
6. To immediately apply the filter, select it and click Apply.
  You can click Cancel if you do not want to apply the filter. The modified filter is saved for future use.
Turn off filtering:
- Click Turn off filtering.
- Click , select Show everything, and then click Apply.