# Search for chat messages

There are two ways to use the search feature in Chat: 

* You can use the **Search** option in the left sidebar to locate a specific chat or group.
* Additionally, you can use the magnifying glass icon <img src="https://1674205915-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ5DNbniz33mXCZoO62Rm%2Fuploads%2FCbsgtlp6XaFYBhrV1T5w%2Ficon-search.png?alt=media&#x26;token=312983a9-f523-430b-87d4-d24a8f192dd0" alt="<svg xmlns=&#x22;http://www.w3.org/2000/svg&#x22; height=&#x22;24px&#x22; viewBox=&#x22;0 -960 960 960&#x22; width=&#x22;24px&#x22; fill=&#x22;#666666&#x22;><path d=&#x22;M440-440H200v-80h240v-240h80v240h240v80H520v240h-80v-240Z&#x22;/></svg>" data-size="line"> within a specific chat to find what you are looking for.&#x20;

### Find a chat from the chat list

To find a chat in your list of chats:

1. On the **Chats** page, open the desired chat conversation.&#x20;
2. In the left sidebar, type the keyword in the **Search** box. You can search using the chat ID or name. All chats that meet your search criteria are displayed immediately.

### Search for a message inside a specific chat

To search for a specific message within a chat:

1. On the **Chats** page, open the desired chat conversation.&#x20;
2. Select the magnifying glass icon <img src="https://1674205915-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ5DNbniz33mXCZoO62Rm%2Fuploads%2FCbsgtlp6XaFYBhrV1T5w%2Ficon-search.png?alt=media&#x26;token=312983a9-f523-430b-87d4-d24a8f192dd0" alt="<svg xmlns=&#x22;http://www.w3.org/2000/svg&#x22; height=&#x22;24px&#x22; viewBox=&#x22;0 -960 960 960&#x22; width=&#x22;24px&#x22; fill=&#x22;#666666&#x22;><path d=&#x22;M440-440H200v-80h240v-240h80v240h240v80H520v240h-80v-240Z&#x22;/></svg>" data-size="line">.
3. Enter the keyword you want to find (for example, invoice).
4. Browse through the highlighted matching messages.