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# How to filter and search within the candidate tab

When viewing candidates in a workflow tab, you can use filters and search to narrow down the list and quickly find specific candidates.

In this article, you will learn how to use the filter and search options within a workflow tab in Talview's Center dashboard.

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### Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

* Logged in with your Center Admin credentials.
* Opened a center and navigated to a **workflow tab**

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### Step-by-Step Guide

**1. Search for a candidate**

Use the **Search (Ctrl+K)** bar at the top right of the page to search for a candidate by name or email. The list filters in real time as you type.

**2. Open the filter panel**

Click the **Filter** icon (at the far right of the header row) to open the filter dropdown. You'll see a list of available filters along with a search field to find a specific filter option.

**3. Apply filters**

The following filters are available:

* **Status** - filter by candidate status (e.g., Registered, Checked-in, No Show).
* **Slot time** - filter by the scheduled time window.
* **Allocated room** - filter by the room the candidate is assigned to.
* **Allocated seat** - filter by the specific seat assigned.
* **Exam** - filter by the registered exam name.
* **Exam date** - filter by the date of the exam.

Click on a filter to expand it and select the criteria you want to apply.

**4. Combine search and filters**

You can use the search bar and filters together. For example, search for a candidate by name while filtering by a specific status or slot time to narrow down results further.

**5. Clear filters**

To remove applied filters, open the filter panel and deselect the active criteria. This restores the full candidate list.

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<Tip>
  **Additional Tips**

  * Filters apply only to the current workflow tab. Switching to a different workflow tab resets the filters.
  * Use the **Exam date** filter to quickly view candidates for a specific day without scrolling through the date-grouped list.
  * Filters don't persist between sessions, if you leave and return, you'll need to reapply them.
</Tip>