How do I activate global search?

Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) from anywhere in WISEROWS. Alternatively, click the search icon in the toolbar. The search input focuses immediately — start typing and results appear as you type with zero delay.

What columns does global search cover?

Global search searches across all visible columns in the current view. Hidden columns are excluded. This means your search is scoped to the data you are currently working with. If you need to search hidden columns, toggle their visibility first.

How are search results displayed?

Results highlight in-place — matching cells get a yellow background highlight and the matching text is bolded. Non-matching rows are dimmed but not hidden, so you maintain spatial context. A "X of Y rows match" indicator shows in the toolbar. Press Enter to navigate between matches.

Does global search support regex?

By default, global search uses fuzzy matching for natural language queries. You can enable regex mode by prefixing your query with "/" — for example, "/^SEO.*2025" matches rows starting with "SEO" and ending with "2025". Regex mode is indicated by a badge in the search input.

How fast is the search?

Search results appear as you type with a 50ms debounce. For datasets under 10,000 rows, results are essentially instant. The search runs client-side on the currently loaded data, so there is no network latency. For very large datasets, search runs server-side with Convex.

Does search work across all view types?

Yes. In Table view, matching cells are highlighted. In Kanban view, non-matching cards are dimmed. In Gallery view, non-matching cards fade out. In Calendar view, matching events are highlighted. The same Cmd+K shortcut works in all views.

Can I search and then apply it as a filter?

Yes. After searching, click "Convert to filter" in the search toolbar. This creates a permanent text filter from your search query. The filter persists even after you close the search bar. This is useful for building up complex filter combinations.

Does search respect current filters?

Yes. Search is additive — it works within the currently filtered dataset. If you have filtered to "Status = Draft" and then search for "SEO", you see only draft items containing "SEO". Search narrows; it never broadens beyond your current filter state.

Can I navigate between search results with keyboard?

Yes. After typing a query, press Enter or Down Arrow to jump to the next match. Press Shift+Enter or Up Arrow to jump to the previous match. The current match is highlighted with a stronger border. Press Escape to close search and return focus to the last matched row.

Is there a search history?

Yes. WISEROWS remembers your last 10 search queries per entity type. When you focus the search input, recent searches appear as suggestions. Click a suggestion or press Down Arrow to select one. History is stored locally and does not sync between devices.

Global Search

Search everywhere. Find instantly.

Press Cmd+K from anywhere. Type your query. Results highlight in-place across all visible columns. No separate search page, no context switch. The fastest path from question to answer.

SEO|

3 of 8 rowsEsc

Title

Status

Results highlight in-place

No separate search results page. No popup with a list of matches. Results highlight directly in the table where they live. Matching text gets a yellow highlight. Non-matching rows dim but stay visible. You keep your spatial context while finding what you need.

Matching text highlighted with yellow background
Non-matching rows dimmed to 30% opacity
Spatial context preserved — rows don't move or disappear
Current match gets a stronger border highlight
Enter/Arrow keys navigate between matches
Match count shown in toolbar: "3 of 8 rows"

Search Behavior Comparison

Traditional search

Type querySubmitNew pageScan results

Context lost. 4 steps.

WISEROWS search

Type querySee highlights

Context preserved. 1 step.

Scoped to your context

Global search is smart about scope. It searches only visible columns in your current view. If you have filters active, search works within the filtered set. Hidden columns are excluded. The search adapts to what you are looking at right now.

Searches all visible columns only
Respects active filters — search narrows, never broadens
Hidden columns excluded from results
Works in Table, Kanban, Gallery, and Calendar views
Convert search to permanent filter with one click
Search history remembers last 10 queries per entity type

Search Scope

Active filters

Status = Draft

Searching within 12 draft items

Visible columns

TitleStatusCategoryScore

DescriptionAuthorCreated

3 columns hidden — excluded from search

Full keyboard flow

Open search with Cmd+K. Type your query. Press Enter to jump to the first match. Enter again for the next. Shift+Enter to go back. Escape to close and land on the current match. The entire search-find-act flow never leaves the keyboard.

Cmd+K / Ctrl+K opens search from anywhere
Type to search — results appear instantly
Enter / Down Arrow jumps to next match
Shift+Enter / Up Arrow jumps to previous match
Escape closes search, focuses current match
Tab from search to "Convert to filter" button

Keyboard Shortcuts

CmdK

Open search

Enter

Next match

ShiftEnter

Previous match

Esc

Close search

/query

Regex mode

CmdShiftF

Convert to filter

Fast enough to feel instant

Search runs client-side on loaded data with a 50ms debounce. For datasets under 10,000 rows, results are essentially instant. For larger datasets, WISEROWS automatically falls back to server-side search via Convex, still completing within 200ms.

Client-side search for datasets under 10,000 rows
50ms debounce — fast enough to feel instant
Server-side fallback via Convex for large datasets
Incremental matching — results refine as you type
No loading spinner — results appear progressively
Fuzzy matching handles typos gracefully

Search Performance

100 rows

Client-side<1ms

1,000 rows

Client-side3ms

10,000 rows

Client-side28ms

100,000 rows

Server-side (Convex)150ms

Search now, filter forever

Found what you're looking for? Click "Convert to filter" and your search query becomes a permanent text filter. It persists after you close the search bar. Combine with other filters. Save as a view. Search is the gateway to precise filtering.

One click converts search to a permanent filter
Filter persists after closing search bar
Combine with click-to-filter and manual filters
Save the combined filters as a named view
Search history suggestions speed up repeat queries
Clear search without affecting converted filters

Search → Filter Flow

Step 1: Search

SEO

3 matches highlighted

Step 2: Convert

Any column contains "SEO"

Permanent filter applied

<50ms

Search latency

All

Visible columns

Search history items

Page navigations

How it feels

Cmd+K and you're there.

You're looking at 200 rows of content. You need the SEO articles. Cmd+K, type "SEO", and three rows light up with yellow highlights while the rest fade. Press Enter to jump to the first one. The search bar is your teleporter — it takes you from "where is it?" to "there it is" in under a second.

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