# Navigate documents

vLex contains many different types of documents. As a result, there are different search features you can use. In this and subsequent articles, you will see some good practices to be mindful of when navigating the service.

## Searching for specific types of documents

#### Option 1:

In [**Advanced search**](https://support.vlex.com/getting-started/quick-start-guide/advanced-search)**,** choose the type of content you would like to explore. 

![Selecting Legislation and Regulations as your content type](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-MeaYd3HWwaY2RdfJ4-A%2F-Meac8dE61maFGZdlaeC%2Fcontent%20type%20in%20advanced%20search.gif?alt=media\&token=ed82acfe-53f7-4d78-b542-69dbba29c009)

At the bottom of the page, there will be filters to narrow down your query further.

#### Option 2:

Go to [**Browse**](https://support.vlex.com/getting-started/quick-start-guide/use-browse) and select the filters to search across your preferred type of document.

![](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-MbcF_Xgy2HaaQAfSEzh%2F-MbdJUpZKjJpwJScPlit%2FStart%20searching%20from%20Browse.gif?alt=media\&token=5274e5b2-3eb9-47f8-a97a-a2da079e9a34)

#### Option 3:

On the [**Results page**](https://support.vlex.com/getting-started/search-results), use the filters on the left to select a document type.

![](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-MeaYd3HWwaY2RdfJ4-A%2F-MeagcMABt0JehvAF-O6%2FFilter%20content%20type.gif?alt=media\&token=1e7832ed-20b0-4017-82ae-b884a1ffbccb)

## Content-specific filters

When you select a specific type of content on the [**Advanced search**](https://support.vlex.com/getting-started/quick-start-guide/advanced-search) page, content-specific filters will appear.

![Content-specific filters for Case law](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-MeaYd3HWwaY2RdfJ4-A%2F-MeahsKpv016OdcONhLG%2FContent%20specific%20filters.png?alt=media\&token=d30e3f44-b30b-4359-983a-4966a873d5fc)

To learn more, use the following links:

* [Books and journals filters](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/books-and-journals#filters-for-books-and-journals)
* [Case law filters](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law#filters-for-case-law)
* [Legislation filters](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/legislation#filters-for-legislation)
* [News and blogs filters](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/news-and-blogs#filters-for-books-and-journals)
* [Your own documents filters](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/search-your-own-documents)