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title: "Filtering and Searching for Projects in Ontraccr"
url: "https://help.ontraccr.com/en/article/filtering-and-searching-for-projects-in-ontraccr"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-06-06T22:54:32.352Z"
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# Filtering and Searching for Projects in Ontraccr

## 🔎 **Filtering and Searching Projects in Ontraccr Overview**  
 

When you're managing a growing list of projects, **quickly finding what you need** becomes critical.

Ontraccr’s **Search** and **Filter** tools on the Projects page help you **zero in** on exactly the projects you're looking for — without endless scrolling.

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## 🎯 **What You Can Do**

-   **Search** by Project Name or Project Number
-   **Filter** by:
    -   Active vs. Archived status
    -   Contract Status (Active, Expiring Soon, Expired)
    -   Project Type (custom categories you define)

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## 🔎 **How Search Works**

At the top of the Projects page, you’ll find the **Search Bar**.

-   **Start typing** a project name or number.
-   As you type, matching projects **instantly appear**.

✅ **Bonus**: You can search partial names or numbers — no need to type full words.

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## 🎛️ **How to Use Filters**

Filters give you **superpower control** over what’s shown in your project list.

1.  Click the **Filter** button (button at the top right).
2.  Choose from these filter options:
    -   **Active** Projects
    -   **Archived** Projects
    -   **Contract Status**:
        -   Active Contracts
        -   Expiring Soon
        -   Expired
    -   **Project Type** (custom categories like "Service Work," "Commercial Build," etc.)
3.  Select or deselect checkboxes to customize your view.

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## 🧠 **Tips & Edge Cases**

**Stack Filters Together**:

Example: You can view only **Archived** projects that have an **Expired Contract** by checking both filters at once.

**Active is Default**:

When no filters are applied, Ontraccr shows only **Active projects** by default.

**Need Archived Projects?**

Always remember to **uncheck Active** and **check Archived** to hide your current active jobs.

**Project Type Filters**:

You can create your own Project Types under **Settings > Customization > Types** if you want better organization.

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## ✅ **Example Scenario**

You need to find all "Commercial" projects that have an expiring contract soon.

Here's how you do it:

-   Click **Filter**.
-   Check **Expiring Soon Contracts**.
-   Check **Project Type: Commercial**.
-   Voilà — list narrowed down!

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## 🚀 **Summary**

Using Search and Filters smartly saves you time and keeps your projects organized.

The more projects you manage, the more you’ll love how powerful these tools are.