# How to search for a string in a rich text field

**URL:** <https://community.appfarm.io/t/how-to-search-for-a-string-in-a-rich-text-field/937>\
**Category:** Ask the community\
**Created:** [December 19, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://community.appfarm.io/t/how-to-search-for-a-string-in-a-rich-text-field/937 "2023-12-19T08:11:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![Johan18](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.appfarm.io/johan18/32/748_2.png) [@Johan18](https://community.appfarm.io/u/Johan18)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://community.appfarm.io/t/how-to-search-for-a-string-in-a-rich-text-field/937/1 "2023-12-19T08:11:18Z")

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Hi  
I would like to search for strings in a rich text field. It looks like this is not possible in appfarm today (filter can only check has value vs has no value). Any ideas how this can be accomplished or worked around?

Regards,  
Johan

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**Author:** ![aaron](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.appfarm.io/aaron/32/36_2.png) [@aaron](https://community.appfarm.io/u/aaron)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.appfarm.io/t/how-to-search-for-a-string-in-a-rich-text-field/937/2 "2023-12-20T12:14:15Z")

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Hi Johan,

To search for strings in a rich text field you need the Advanced Search feature. This enables full-text search in the database by indexing selected object class properties, such as strings and rich text.

I recommend getting in touch with your Partner Success Manager to discuss the possibilities.

Aaron