main
Bob Mottram 2022-10-21 14:25:06 +01:00
parent ac19ab6137
commit e5e5289096
1 changed files with 15 additions and 0 deletions

View File

@ -554,10 +554,25 @@ The technical implementation of federated shared items currently does not use Ac
# Search
To search, select the magnifying glass icon from the top right of the centre column of the main timeline. This will take you to a separate screen where you can enter your search query.
## Searching for a fediverse handle or profile URL
If you enter a fediverse handle or a URL corresponding to a profile then the system will try to find it. If successful then a summary of the found profile will be shown, and you will have the option to follow/unfollow or view the original upstream profile page. If you are already following then a different screen will be shown with more options available.
## Searching your posts
To search your own posts prefix the search text with a single quote character.
## Searching hashtags
To search for a hashtag just enter it, complete with the hash prefix.
## Searching shared items
To search for any shared items just enter the text that you want to search for.
## Searcing wanted items
To search for a wanted item then enter the text that you want to search for prefixed by a full stop (period) character.
## Searching for skills
To search for accounts having a particular skill, prefix your search text with a star character.
## Searching for emojis
To search for an emoji use its name prefixed by a colon character.
# Building web communities