# Advance Search Overview

EmpowerGPT provides an **Advance Search** feature designed to help you quickly discover the information you need across all your files and connected platforms. Built for precision and efficiency, Advance Search goes beyond basic keyword lookups by offering deeper indexing, multi-source retrieval, and powerful filtering options. This ensures you can locate the right information—no matter where it resides.

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### **Key Capabilities**

**Search Across Multiple Sources**

Advance Search allows you to perform a unified search that spans:

* Files you have uploaded directly to EmpowerGPT
* Documents connected through integrated platforms such as **SharePoint, OneDrive,** and others

This eliminates the need to manually navigate each source or repeat the same query across different platforms.

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**File Name & Content Search**

Advance Search does more than just scan file names. It deeply indexes and searches the **contents** of your documents, enabling you to find:

* Specific keywords
* Sentences or phrases
* Embedded data points
* Information hidden inside lengthy or complex files

This is especially useful for large document repositories where information may be spread across multiple formats.

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**Source-Based Filters**

To refine your search results, you can filter by where the documents reside. For example, you can limit results to:

* Uploaded files
* SharePoint documents
* OneDrive files

This allows you to focus on the most relevant sources based on your workflow.

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**Type-Based Filters**

Advance Search also supports filtering by the **type** of item. You may choose to display:

* **Workspaces**
* **Collections**
* **Folders**
* **Documents**

Within the **Documents** category, you can narrow results further by file format, such as:

* **PDF**
* **Excel**
* **Word**
* **PowerPoint**
* **Audio/Video files**

These filters help you quickly pinpoint the exact type of content you need.