Calibre search

vickywink · 04-10-2024, 10:44 AM

All of a sudden when I search my library the results I receive are highlighted, Calibre no longer opens just the search result I am looking for. Example if I click on a tab for "historical" the entire library is visible, but all books with the historical tab is highlighted. I have to then look through the entire library looking for the highlighted books to find the books listed under the "historical" tab instead of just having a list of books that are under the "historical" tab.

Is this a change in the program or did I accidentally change something in the preferences? If so, how do I change it back?

Grins · 04-10-2024, 11:03 AM

Right beside the switch "Search" is another switch to filter OR highlight the search results. It either shows "Filter" or "Highlight". Press it and the search results will change

theducks · 04-10-2024, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grins

Right beside the switch "Search" is another switch to filter OR highlight the search results. It either shows "Filter" or "Highlight". Press it and the search results will change

That won't show by default .
Preferences: Searching: Show quick toggle (a tick box)

Grins · 04-10-2024, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

That won't show by default .
Preferences: Searching: Show quick toggle (a tick box)

Aye, right. Forgot that one.

toomuchreading · 04-15-2024, 05:34 PM

I had this same problem this morning when I did a search. The switch may have been reset during the last update (although I can't prove that). I just know that when I did a search I was getting results highlighted instead of listed. Either way, found your post right off when I experience the unexpected search results of highlighted instead of listed.
I was unsurprised to find a fix. I forgot the switch (both ways) as well and was thankful for the reminder. Thank you @Grins and @theducks for the reminder. Much appreciated.

04-10-2024, 10:44 AM	#1
vickywink Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony Reader	Calibre search All of a sudden when I search my library the results I receive are highlighted, Calibre no longer opens just the search result I am looking for. Example if I click on a tab for "historical" the entire library is visible, but all books with the historical tab is highlighted. I have to then look through the entire library looking for the highlighted books to find the books listed under the "historical" tab instead of just having a list of books that are under the "historical" tab. Is this a change in the program or did I accidentally change something in the preferences? If so, how do I change it back?

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04-10-2024, 11:03 AM	#2
Grins Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germany Device: Kobo(s), Pocketbook(s), MacBook Pro, iPhone	Right beside the switch "Search" is another switch to filter OR highlight the search results. It either shows "Filter" or "Highlight". Press it and the search results will change

04-15-2024, 05:34 PM	#5
toomuchreading Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1720 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Device: PRS-T1	I had this same problem this morning when I did a search. The switch may have been reset during the last update (although I can't prove that). I just know that when I did a search I was getting results highlighted instead of listed. Either way, found your post right off when I experience the unexpected search results of highlighted instead of listed. I was unsurprised to find a fix. I forgot the switch (both ways) as well and was thankful for the reminder. Thank you @Grins and @theducks for the reminder. Much appreciated.

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