# Searching
## Filter search
Searching for Local Codes works similar to searching within other terminologies.
## Quick search
Search results for Local Codes appear in a separate section within the **Quick Search Widget**. Local Codes are indicated by the  icon.
## Advanced Search
The **Advanced search dialog** has a tab dedicated to Local Code Systems.
Advanced search can be filtered according to the following properties.
* **Code** and **Term**
* **Status** (Active or Inactive)
* **Alternative Term**
Users can also select the Local Code System to search within. If the selected Local Code System has additional properties, clicking on the **`Add Property`** button will list all the available additional properties of that Local Code System. From there additional properties can be selected as search criteria, which then can be populated with values to look for.
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Empty values are ignored.
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Advanced serch for Local Code System
Search results matching the criteria are displayed in the **Search View**.
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