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Desire2Learn 8.3

Discussions: Using the Search Feature

The Search feature allows the instructor to search all forums and topics in the course for messages pertaining to specific terms. This feature is specifically useful if you want to see how many students wrote about a specific subject.

1. From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click DISCUSSIONS
   The Forums & Topics List pane appears.

2. Click the desired topic
   The Topic pane appears.
   

3. In the Search For text box, type the appropriate search word(s)

4. OPTIONAL: For additional options, click SHOW SEARCH OPTIONS

5. OPTIONAL: To specify a date parameter for the search,
   1. Select Start date
   2. Use the pull-down menus to specify the appropriate time constraints
   3. Select End date

   4. Use the pull-down menus to specify the appropriate time constraints

6. Click SEARCH
   The Search results are displayed.

7. To read a message from the results list, click the message title
   The message appears in a new window.

8. To return to the Discussion page, click BACK TO FORUMS & TOPICS LIST