Can I display only search results?

gvantass · 08-07-2026, 05:26 PM

I'm trying to show only items that match my search results. Is there some way that I can do this that I'm just not seeing?

Sirtel · 08-07-2026, 05:45 PM

1) Do you have the option Highlight search results... in Preferences -> Searching checked? If so, uncheck it.

2) Do you have the option Limit the searched metadata checked? If not, check it (and adjust the box according to your preferences)

kovidgoyal · 08-07-2026, 05:46 PM

Preferences->Searching->Highlight search results instead of restricting

JSWolf · Yesterday, 10:45 AM

It easier (IMHO) to create your search to use the field(s) you want such as author:="lee child"

BetterRed · Yesterday, 11:25 AM

@gvantass - if you check this setting you'll have a button to click (assuming you don't hide the search bar) ==>> Preferences->Searching->Show a quick toggle button to switch between highlighting and restricting results next to the Search bar.

Much easier than going in and out of Preferences.

BR

gvantass · Yesterday, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It easier (IMHO) to create your search to use the field(s) you want such as author:="lee child"

Generally, I'd definitely use a precise search, but in this particular instance, I was looking for entries that had the word "memoir" anywhere in the data.

08-07-2026, 05:26 PM	#1
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08-07-2026, 05:45 PM	#2
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 15,542 Karma: 248046501 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	1) Do you have the option Highlight search results... in Preferences -> Searching checked? If so, uncheck it. 2) Do you have the option Limit the searched metadata checked? If not, check it (and adjust the box according to your preferences)

08-07-2026, 05:46 PM	#3
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 46,432 Karma: 29634066 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Preferences->Searching->Highlight search results instead of restricting

Yesterday, 10:45 AM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 84,436 Karma: 153744815 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	It easier (IMHO) to create your search to use the field(s) you want such as author:="lee child"

Yesterday, 11:25 AM	#5
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 22,773 Karma: 34252730 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@gvantass - if you check this setting you'll have a button to click (assuming you don't hide the search bar) ==>> Preferences->Searching->Show a quick toggle button to switch between highlighting and restricting results next to the Search bar. Much easier than going in and out of Preferences. BR