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Search

Search allows you to quickly find messages, files, or any information within Mezon.

How to Use: Enter a keyword or phrase into the search box at the top of the Mezon app or website.

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Example: Enter "financial report" to find all related content.

Result: Mezon will display messages, attachments, or other content containing your keyword.

2. Advanced Search with Filters​

To narrow results and search more precisely, use the following filters:

2.1. Search by Sender​

Purpose: Filter messages sent by a specific user.

Syntax: Type > (greater than symbol) immediately before the sender’s name.

Examples:

  • >an.nguyenthanh → Find all messages from "an.nguyenthanh"
  • >phong.ketoan → Filter messages from "phong.ketoan"

2.2. Search by Mention​

Purpose: Filter messages that mention a specific user, role, or channel.

Syntax: Type ~ (tilde) immediately before the mentioned user or role.

Examples:

  • ~anh.nguyentram → Find messages mentioning "anh.nguyentram"
  • ~team.dev → Find messages mentioning "team.dev"

2.3. Filter by Attachments​

Purpose: Find messages containing specific types of attachments.

Syntax: Type & (ampersand) to show filter options.

Common Filters:

  • & has:video → Messages with videos
  • & has:link → Messages with links
  • & has:image → Messages with images
  • & has:file → Messages with any type of attachment
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Combine with Keywords: You can combine & with a keyword for more precise results.

2.4. Search for an exact or match phrase​

Purpose:

  • Use single quotes ' ' to find messages containing the exact phrase, matching the words in the exact order.
  • Use double quotes " " to find messages that match the phrase loosely, such as variations or partial matches.

Syntax:

  • Exact phrase: 'search phrase'
  • Match phrase: "search phrase"

Example:

  • 'Tuesday afternoon' — shows only messages with the exact phrase “Tuesday afternoon”.
  • "Tuesday afternoon" — shows messages that include related variations, such as “Afternoon on Tuesday” or “Tuesday’s afternoon meeting”.
  • Combine Filters: Use multiple filters at once for the most accurate results.
    • Example: >an.nguyenthanh & has:image → Find images from "an.nguyenthanh"
    • Example: report & has:file → Find files containing the word "report"
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Use Specific Keywords: The more specific the keyword, the more accurate the results.