Knowledge Base

The CCOS website includes an enhanced search feature allowing quick look up across various sections. Follow the steps below to utilize the search feature:

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Search Feature

Step 1: Locate the Search Feature 

The Search button is located in the top-right corner of the CCOS website, regardless of what page you are on. Click it to open a box labeled Search by Keywords. 

Step 2: Enter your Keywords

• Type a keyword or phrase (up to 500 characters).
• Press Enter or click the Search button again.

Step 3: Search Results 

Results are shown in categorized tabs. Each tab shows the number of matching items and results appear as cards with title and short description: 

• CTSA Groups & Meetings
• Resources
• News
• Help

Search Behavior / Tips

• All words in your search are used, and word order does not matter.
• Exact or close matches are ranked higher.
• If a search returns too many results, try using more specific terms.

Limitations

Pages that are not searchable include: 

• Homepage
• About Page
• Forms/submission-related pages
• Direct external links or files
• Account/submission/user data.

If no results are found, the message No results found for [Keyword] will appear, with suggestions to try different keywords or return to the Homepage 

Note: You can modify the query after seeing results without needing to re-navigate to Search.