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Revise search and retrieval tools documentation
Updated the search and retrieval tools documentation to include new features and clarify existing functionalities.
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docs/abcd-modules/cataloguing/manual/searching.md

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![Forms search](../../../media/abcd-modules/cataloguing/manual/data-entry/forms-search.png)
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## 1. Quick Search (Top Bar)
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Located at the top of the cataloging interface, this is the fastest way to find a record if you know a specific identifier.
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* **How it works:**
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1. Select the **Index** from the dropdown menu (e.g., `Title`, `Author`, `Control Number`).
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2. Type your term in the text box.
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3. Press **Enter** or click **Go**.
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2. A click on the magnifier icon shows the index of the field.
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Selecting a term from the index starts the search immediately
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2. Manual entry in the text field is also possible.
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Wild card and logical expression function the same as in the advanced search.
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Hit return to start the search
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* **Technical Note:** This sends a direct query to the CISIS Inverted File using the prefix defined in your FST (e.g., `TI_` for Title).
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## 5. Free Search / Text Search (`freesearch.php`)
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**Icon:** ![Free Search](../../../media/abcd-modules/cataloguing/manual/data-entry/data-entry-free-search-icon.png) (Database Search)
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**Icon:** ![Free Search](../../../media/abcd-modules/cataloguing/manual/data-entry/data-entry-search-list-icon.png) (Database Search)
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Unlike the other methods that rely solely on the Index (FST), the **Free Search** is a powerful tool that can perform **Sequential Searches** on the raw data. This allows you to find text in fields that are *not* indexed.
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3. **Select:** Click on a term to retrieve all linked records.
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* *Tip:* You can select multiple terms to perform an `OR` search (e.g., "Smith" OR "Smyth").
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