# Document Search
# Smart Search
The search function in swiDOC makes it easy to find documents quickly and effortlessly.
It doesn’t just look at file names – the system also searches through descriptions, folder paths, tags, and custom attributes.
This means you can easily find what you’re looking for, even if you don’t remember the exact file name.
A key feature is the integrated OCR technology (Optical Character Recognition).
When you upload a document, it is automatically analyzed, and the text within images, scans, or PDFs becomes searchable.
This allows you to find content that appears inside a document – not just in its title or metadata.
It’s important to note that the full-text search works reliably only for documents of up to about 20 pages. Therefore, maintaining a clear tagging system and a well-structured folder organization is essential to ensure long-term findability.
# Advanced Search
If you want to make your search even more precise, you can use the Advanced Search.
Here, you can combine multiple conditions and specify which attributes should be included in the search – such as name, path, description, or tags.
The Advanced Search offers two options to refine your results:
- Equals (is exactly): Displays only documents that exactly match the entered search term.
- Contains: Displays all documents that include the search term anywhere within the selected attribute.
This gives you full control over how specific your search should be – whether you want exact results or broader matches.
Especially in large data sets or complex archives, the Advanced Search provides clarity and saves valuable time.
If you are using the API, you can also create your own custom attributes to make searches even more precise and tailored to your organization.
Click here to view the API documentation (opens new window)