# Search and Filters Dirent offers several methods to efficiently find the file or folder you're looking for. ## Quick Jump Simply start typing the name of the file or folder you need. The Viewer will automatically attempt to select the item that matches your input. This quick method is ideal for swiftly locating items when you know their name.

## Viewer Filter Activate the filter by pressing CMD+F (default shortcut) or by clicking on the Filter icon in the Viewer. Once activated, type the name or extension of the item you're searching for, and the Viewer will display only the items that match your criteria. This filter is a great tool for narrowing down visible items to exactly what you need.

## Search For a more comprehensive search, use CMD+Shift+F or click on the Search Icon on the Toolbar. This advanced feature conducts a deep search across all files and folders. You can specify detailed search criteria to refine your search. This option is perfect when you need to conduct a thorough search, especially in cases where you are unsure of the exact name or location of the file or folder.

--- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.dirent.dev/files-and-directories/search-and-filters.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.