> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://alix-lahuec.gitbook.io/zotero-roam/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://alix-lahuec.gitbook.io/zotero-roam/v0.5/how-to/search-panel.md).

# 2a. The search panel

The Search Panel can be opened by doing a right-click on the extension's book icon, and selecting "Search in dataset..." :\
You can also open it with a shortcut : it's `alt-Q` by default, but if it does not work or if it conflicts with other shortcuts you might have, you can [set up a custom shortcut](/zotero-roam/v0.5/customization/shortcuts.md).

![Right-click on the icon to open the context menu](/files/-MVSOes2C4gR4-mSuYrE)

A dialog box will pop up :

![](/files/-MVSmSAN5RTqmIuOGvUG)

**(1) Start typing text** in the search bar to look for items.

* Current searched fields are **title, year, tags, and authors' last names**.
* Note : the search will only match one field at a time - so, for example, looking for an author's name + a year won't work. Multi-field search will be available soon - stay tuned !

![](/files/-MVSunQMrIAkf85p6UfD)

**(2) Navigate through the results list** using `Tab` or `up/down` .

**(3) Select an item** with left-click or `Enter`.

* In **default mode**, selecting an item will render its metadata, along with options to copy its citekey, navigate to the item's Roam page, import its metadata, and see its attached PDF + notes.

![](/files/-MX7iio9GucefgVGO1et)

* If **Quick Copy mode** is enabled (top-left), the item's citekey will be copied to the clipboard and the search panel will close.