# Filtering results Both the [search results](https://support.vlex.com/getting-started/search-results) and [Vincent](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent) results pages display a variety of filters on the left side. Use filters to narrow down the scope of your query, and reach more specific results. {% hint style="warning" %} This article presents an overview of the filters, but bear in mind that not all of them will be available for every search or jurisdiction. {% endhint %} ![Filters on the results page](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-Md2vkimdPY_4Dk6Sqce%2F-Md3H2_kgdq6RquEK4SZ%2FFilters.png?alt=media\&token=bdd88c0d-3776-4135-a244-e6fba4846fe6) ### Search in results The first filter at the top of the column is an input field marked **Search in results***.* Type here to search for new terms within your results. {% hint style="info" %} Use the **Search in results** field more efficiently by adding [Boolean operators](https://support.vlex.com/getting-started/quick-start-guide/boolean-operators-1). {% endhint %} ### Content type This filter is a list of the types of documents available, and is headed by **All content**. This list will vary depending on the jurisdiction, and the content available there. The list will allow you to narrow your results down to only one type of result, for example, **Case Law** or **Legislation**. If you do not make a selection here, then your results will include all of the available options, ordered by relevance. When selected, a filter will be greyed out. The number to the right of every content type indicates the number of results it contains. In the following example, searching for *copyright law* yields 10,202 results for **All Content.** In the preview, only 2,233 **Case Law** documents will be shown, as this has been selected in the menu. Also note, the results show 1 document in John's [vLex Cloud](https://support.vlex.com/features/vlex-cloud), allowing you to choose whether to include your own documents in your vLex search results. ![](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-Me_zeqeAoiVTMBlsvNy%2F-Mea29gnRXQj0z08bPLC%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-07-14%20at%2011.23.46%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=b9c0961c-bacb-43b4-8874-46cc21a7bbb5) ### Jurisdiction The next filter is jurisdiction. Here you will see the [default jurisdiction](https://support.vlex.com/support-1/settings#jurisdiction), unless it has been amended for your current search. If you wish to see more, click **Select more jurisdictions** and a pop-up will appear where you can add more jurisdictions to your results. To see all results regardless of jurisdiction, select **All countries**. ![The select more jurisdictions pop-up menu](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-Md2vkimdPY_4Dk6Sqce%2F-Md3JGTa3bv8RoaZDwN3%2FJurisdiction.png?alt=media\&token=d9d62cf9-df34-4bdb-9892-840d3cca89f3) In this pop-up menu: * Toggle **Select all countries** at the top to check all jurisdictions. * Use the checkboxes to the left of each country to select it. This way you can select more than one jurisdiction. * If you wish to select only one country and uncheck the rest, hover over a name and an **ONLY** option will appear on the right side of the country for you to select. ### Date Below the cited authorities you will see a **Date** filter. It can be shown as a timeline: ![Slide the two blue dots at the bottom of the chart to select your range.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-MZJp2U-FCeegyJlYJy5%2F-MZK8Gt8NSylJtjbzHbu%2Fdate%20filter.png?alt=media\&token=7bab8f00-60f6-48b7-9eb4-0bea0a66d27b) Or, the date filter can also be seen as date input boxes: ![Select "Range of dates" or choose "Exactly on" if you want to filter to an exact day.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-MZJp2U-FCeegyJlYJy5%2F-MZK8hHmMj3dwjG3iaA1%2Fexact%20date.png?alt=media\&token=8b6faca0-313a-49e5-bba6-b19aa9563a86) You can switch between the two ways of filtering by date by clicking **Search for exact date** or **Show timeline**. ### Content-specific filters Each content type has specific filters. When you click **More filters** at the bottom of the left-hand menu, it will take you to the [Advanced Search](https://support.vlex.com/getting-started/quick-start-guide/advanced-search). You can get more information about filters for specific content filters here: * [Books and journals](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/books-and-journals#filters-for-books-and-journals) * [Case law](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law#filters-for-case-law) * [Legislation](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/legislation#filters-for-legislation) * [News and blogs](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/news-and-blogs#filters-for-books-and-journals) ## Jurisdiction-specific filters ### Court This filter appears for some jurisdictions when you select **Case law** as a content type. Click **Court** to open the pop-up menu. ![Filtering by court (US)](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-Me_zeqeAoiVTMBlsvNy%2F-MeaJgAoDorGZ3Dpdu1X%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-07-14%20at%2011.56.12%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=d0b7dc40-fea4-4923-8db2-eff95ac0bb30) Use the + sign to add a court from the left-hand column, and the – sign in the right-hand column to remove it. ### Reported series For jurisdictions where we have reported series, you can filter them using this field. Click **Report series** to see the list. You can only select one at a time, but you can add as many as you like. ### Category In some jurisdictions, you can filter your results by categories of law. Click **Category** and start typing an area of law. Once you have typed at least 3 letters, options will start appearing that match your search. ### Cited authorities For users in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, there is a **Cited authorities** filter. Once selected, the following pop-up window will appear: ![Cited authorities filter](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-Md2vkimdPY_4Dk6Sqce%2F-Md3LJfKWXTQKAzUFgQA%2FCited%20authorities.png?alt=media\&token=94a2cdc9-98d4-4bfb-b6d4-1057c4beee64) From this menu, you can click **Go to results** next to your desired authority to only see documents that cite it. Use the checkboxes to select more than one, and then choose between **All the selected values** or **Any of the selected values** at the bottom of the pop-up, depending on your preference. Click **Apply** to go back to the results page with your filter applied. ![Using the cited authorities filter](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-Md2vkimdPY_4Dk6Sqce%2F-Md3mbBuq2v5_wbE9BwL%2FCited%20authorities.gif?alt=media\&token=4afb17e1-bd82-4793-b002-a82f02ebcb0b) ## Video walkthrough {% embed url="" %} Short video, narrating how to navigate your results. {% endembed %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://support.vlex.com/getting-started/search-results/filter-results.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.