# Data Search (Global Search)

The Data Search feature facilitates the user to search specific data queries across the Data Stores by using text or voice. The user can drill into any granularity of the data using this interactive Data Search option.

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*Check out the given illustration to understand the Data Search functionality.*
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***Data Search/ Global Search functionality***
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* Navigate to the Platform homepage.
* Click the **Data Search** icon provided on the left side panel.&#x20;

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* The DATA SEARCH page opens.
* ​The user can use the given space to begin their data search.​

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* By clicking the given Search space the user gets redirected to the following page.
* Click the microphone icon to use the voice search.&#x20;

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* By clicking the microphone the icon turns red and keeps blinking till you enter your voice search.
* As soon as your search query gets entered either through text or voice.
* The searched data query result appears below on the screen. E.g., the given image displays the Sum of the monthly salary.
* The user can pin the displayed result.
* The user can visualize the same data using any of the given charting options in the chart menu.

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* By clicking the Pin icon the ***Save View to Story*** drawer opens on the right-side of the screen.&#x20;
  * Either Create a New Story to save the search result View.
    * Provide ***Title*** for a new Story.
    * Click the ***Save*** option.
  * Or select an existing Story to save the search result View.
    * Select an existing ***Story*** from the list.
    * Click the ***Save to Story*** icon.

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* A notification message appears to inform the user that the searched View has been added to the Story.

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* Navigate to the concerned Story.
* The searched View can be seen on the Storyboard of the Story.

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