> 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/v0.6/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/v0.6/customization/shortcuts.md).

![Right-click on the icon to open the context menu](https://3594197829-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MT27mrenUP-_WL-J7HW%2F-MVSOarot8uCQ1hAQYLc%2F-MVSOes2C4gR4-mSuYrE%2Fsearch_open.png?alt=media\&token=71d5243a-7d6a-49ad-a9ef-22b763cc92a6)

A dialog box will pop up :

![](https://3594197829-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MT27mrenUP-_WL-J7HW%2F-MVSOpvQTkeaBa07_3_n%2F-MVSmSAN5RTqmIuOGvUG%2FCapture%20d'%C3%A9cran%202021-03-10%2013.30.12.png?alt=media\&token=09711c9a-780a-4596-a7be-831c89e79cb5)

**(1) Start typing text** in the search bar to look for items.\
Current searched fields are **title, year, tags, citekey and authors' last names**.

{% hint style="info" %}
Starting with v0.6.0, **search is multi-field** which means that looking for an author's name + a year will now return results.
{% endhint %}

![](https://3594197829-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MT27mrenUP-_WL-J7HW%2F-MVSpE3XpCJj0m3kWuq0%2F-MVSunQMrIAkf85p6UfD%2FCapture%20d'%C3%A9cran%202021-03-10%2015.52.14.png?alt=media\&token=3a0df5a2-46f8-48cc-a8de-9bc312c40d78)

**(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.

![](https://3594197829-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MT27mrenUP-_WL-J7HW%2F-MX7hhqSp5HGwonMNopt%2F-MX7iio9GucefgVGO1et%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d58522e8-f99c-4a87-943a-537c70ed77ef)

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