How to Use the Search Feature

2026-02-10

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How to Use the Search Feature

The large search bar is prominently displayed at the top of every page. You can’t miss it! Here’s how to use it effectively:

Basic Search

Simply type your search query into the search bar. As you type, results will appear instantly below the search box.

Minimum 2 characters: The search activates after you type at least 2 characters
Real-time results: Results update as you type
Click to navigate: Click any result to navigate to that page

What Gets Searched?

The search functionality indexes:

Titles: Post and page titles (highest priority)
Content: The actual text content of posts and pages
Tags: Any tags associated with posts (high priority)

Search Tips

Be specific: More specific queries return better results
Use keywords: Think about the key terms in what you’re looking for
Try different terms: If you don’t find what you want, try synonyms or related terms

Keyboard Shortcuts

Escape: Close the search results drop down
Click outside: The results close automatically when you click elsewhere

Technical Details

It works wiht

Lunr.js: A lightweight, client-side search library
JSON Index: All content is indexed in a single JSON file at build time
Instant Search: No server queries needed - everything runs in your browser
Lightweight: The entire search index is typically just a few KB

Privacy

Since search runs entirely in your browser:

No search queries are sent to any server
No tracking of what you search for
Complete privacy

Enjoy searching!