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# Search work orders

Use search and filters to find work orders from several places.

This is useful for open work, completed jobs, and archived records.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Work order overview" %}
{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open Work Orders

Go to **Work Orders** in the left menu.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Use the search bar

Enter a work order number, customer name, or other known detail.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Open filters when needed

Click **Filters** for a narrower search.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Choose the right category

Use the category tabs for **Work orders**, **Pending work orders**, **Completed work orders**, or **Archived work orders**.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Scheduler" %}
{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open the Scheduler

Go to **Scheduler** in the left menu.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Open the search tool

Click the magnifying glass in the top-right corner.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Search by work order number

Enter the work order number in the search field.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Global search" %}
{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open the global search bar

Use the search bar at the top center of the screen.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Search by work order number

Enter the work order number to open the result faster.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Can I search completed work orders too?</summary>

Yes.

Use the category filter to switch to completed work.

</details>

<details>

<summary>When should I use filters instead of search?</summary>

Use filters when you need a broader result set.

Search works best when you already know a specific detail.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Which search is best for a known work order number?</summary>

Use the global search bar or the Scheduler search.

They are fastest for direct lookups.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Work Orders**](/backoffice/backoffice/work-orders.md)
* [**Use the work order overview**](/backoffice/backoffice/work-orders/use-the-work-order-overview.md)


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