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# Advanced Search

The **Advanced Search** function allows you to find a specific object or group of objects based on known information or specific characteristics. While searching via the search field alone and by keywords often yields a large amount of results, the Advanced Search function allows for a more precise search from the start. 

The Advanced Search function is opened by clicking the button at the end of the search field.

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This will open a new window with an Advanced Search mask. You can optionally switch to the full-screen mode of the window by clicking the button in the upper right corner.

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The following sections will guide you through the features of Advanced Search:

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[Select Object Types in Advanced Search](/navigating-and-searching/examples-of-typical-searches/search-functions/advanced-search/select-object-types-in-advanced-search.md)
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[Use Multiple Parameters in Advanced Search](/navigating-and-searching/examples-of-typical-searches/search-functions/advanced-search/use-multiple-parameters-in-advanced-search.md)
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[Use Advanced Search to Exclude Records from a Search](/navigating-and-searching/examples-of-typical-searches/search-functions/advanced-search/use-advanced-search-to-exclude-records-from-a-search.md)
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[Examples of Advanced Search](/navigating-and-searching/examples-of-typical-searches/search-functions/advanced-search/examples-of-advanced-search.md)
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