Searching is one of the most common and powerful tasks in MinistryPlatform.

The List and Grid layouts show the first 1,000 records, and it isn't always practical to scroll through them all. But don't worry, there are several other ways to find what you're looking for.

• By View: Views are like windows to your data, and every time you select one, the system returns the latest results. They control not only any filters such as this month's birthdays, but they also control what columns you see and in what order. In database terms a View is like a query - it is a question you ask the system and the system returns the answer. You can create and customize Views with the Advanced Search Tool to take your Views to the next level.
• By Column: Narrow your search to specific or multiple columns.
• By Wildcard: Narrow your search using wildcards to find what you're looking for, even if you don't know exactly what it is.
• Global Search: Global Search returns matches across multiple Pages.