Home has the Smart search field. Type words from the title, body or tags and the list filters.

Smart search field on DicaNote home
Search at the top; next to it, categories and layout.
  1. Tap Smart search (or the magnifier).
  2. Type a short, specific term (inn, invoice, client name).
  3. Scroll the results.
  4. Clear the field to return to the full list.
Search results in DicaNote
Results mix title and a content snippet.

Search + categories and tags

  • Menu icon next to search → restrict by category.
  • Consistent tags (#receipt always the same) make filters worth it.

Organize with categories and tags.

After search: bulk actions

With a filtered list, use bulk selection to tag or archive what remains.

What search does not do well

ProblemMitigation
Audio/video without textWrite a summary on the note
Dozens of UntitledRename after capturing
Image-only PDF (scan)Keywords in the note body
Private noteOpen Private Notes / enter the PIN

Shortcuts that avoid searching

FAQ

Does search look inside attachments?

Count on the note text. For PDF and media, a body summary is the safe path.

Can I search by date?

Sort the list by date or use Agenda. Word search remains the main axis.

It cannot find a note I know exists

Check Private Notes, archive, trash and the real title. Try a word from the body.

See also