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How to change the default search area in the Portal

By default, the Portal search area is set to Topic branch. If you prefer a different default, you can adjust this in the Portal settings as an Administrator. This article explains how to set a new default search area and how to handle the context search option.

Prerequisites

  • Administrator rights are required.

  • Be aware of the difference between default search and context search.

Step 1: Set the default search area

  1. Log in to the Portal as an Administrator.

  2. Go to the General tab.

  3. Locate the option Search default.

  4. Select your preferred search area (for example, All versions).

  5. Save your changes.

When you restart the Portal, the selected default will automatically appear in the search area.

Step 2: Understand context search

Since the May 2023 update, the Portal includes a context search function. This introduces two search buttons:

  • Left button: standard search (uses your chosen default).

  • Right button: context search, which automatically sets the search area to the current topic branch.

This can sometimes cause confusion because both buttons look similar but behave differently.

 

Step 3: Disable the context search button (optional)

If you don’t want the context search option visible:

  1. Go to the General tab as Administrator.

  2. Under Hidden buttons, add Context Search .

  3. Save changes.

The context search button will no longer appear on the Portal.

Notes

  • Restart the Portal after changing settings to apply the changes.

  • Disabling context search does not affect the default search area you have set.