Using the Search Feature in the Reference Center

Purpose: The Reference Center is your go-to resource for Quick Reference Guides. It's organized like a website with manuals, chapters and articles.

Audience: College Community

  1. Locate the Search Bar. At the top of the Reference Center, find the search bar.
  2. Enter Keywords. Type in a few keywords related to your topic, just like you would when using Google.
    • Example: To find guidance on maintaining a student program plan, type "program plan."
  3. View Search Results. A list of matching articles will appear. Click on an article title to view its content.
Search Bar

Filter Search Results

  1. Enter Keywords: In the search bar at the top of the page, type in the relevant keyword(s) for the topic you're looking for (e.g., "errors").
  2. Click Search: Select the blue Search 🔍 button to begin the search.
  3. Use Filter Search Results: On the left-hand side of the page, under Filter Search Results, you can narrow your search by selecting specific manuals or categories.
  4. Select a Manual: Check the box next to a manual or category you want to search within (e.g., "Finance," "Campus Solutions," or "Continuing Education"). Select the search bar's Search 🔍 button.
  5. View Search Results: The right side of the screen will refresh to show results based only on the selected manual(s) and your search keywords.
  6. Click a Result: Click the title of a listed result to view the guide or reference document.
Filter Search Results
  1. Breadcrumbs: At the top of the article, you’ll see hyperlinked breadcrumbs showing where the article lives (Manual > Chapter > Article). Click on the manual or chapter name to navigate back.
Navigation path
  1. Multiple Navigation Paths: Some articles may appear in more than one manual or chapter. If so, you’ll see two breadcrumb paths—you can use either to return to the relevant section.
Multiple Navigation Paths
  1. Prev/Next Links: At the bottom of each article, use the Prev and Next links to move to the previous or next article in the chapter.
Prev/Next Links

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