# (5.6) Advanced search with Key Combination in Task Module

&#x20;       In the previous modules, we saw the simple keyword search which looks for the search text anywhere in a record. In contrast, an advanced search can be narrowed to result in an exact match. Limiting the fields allows for a more targeted search. The fields that can be targeted include date range and any employee information, ***for example name, department, city, state, job***).

&#x20;Any combination of search keys can be used in the Task Module.

### Precondition <a href="#precondition" id="precondition"></a>

1. Choose the ***Task*** module from the main menu on the left side.
2. Click the ***Advanced Search.*** &#x20;

   <img src="https://842958379-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LeQYbU-KxpyUFcYDmYP%2F-Ls_P8b7k_LfZ8MwJpTR%2F-Ls_Q-J77wlkb61XT_0q%2FAdvanced%20Search.PNG?alt=media&#x26;token=84f95d98-4c64-4a62-88c8-7782126346f0" alt="" data-size="original">&#x20;
3. Type “Search Text for Criteria” (e.g. Hnin Ei Hlaing) in ***Creator or Assignee or Target.***

![Task Advanced Search Form](https://842958379-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LeQYbU-KxpyUFcYDmYP%2F-Ls_P8b7k_LfZ8MwJpTR%2F-Ls_QAlTB8J8s9c52gX4%2FTaskAdvancedSearch.PNG?alt=media\&token=1aca11f6-3957-43f2-aeca-807e3d5db4dd)

&#x20;    If there is a match, the results page will appear as follows:

![Result page for an Advanced Search in the Task Module](https://842958379-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LeQYbU-KxpyUFcYDmYP%2F-Ls_P8b7k_LfZ8MwJpTR%2F-Ls_QVBuQs2EagoL-E_M%2FAdvancedSearchResult.PNG?alt=media\&token=3cbd4fee-a78c-4500-a83d-0a5a4869ae61)
