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Section titled “Keyword search”

Keyword search looks for the exact words you type inside your documents. It is the fastest way to find a specific clause, project name, or recurring term.

To make results more precise:

  1. Type your keywords and press Enter.
  2. Use filters to narrow by Document type, Tags, File extension, or File name.
  3. Select one or more results and add them to your chat context when you want to discuss them with an AI Expert.

Each result shows a short preview with highlighted matches. Click a preview to expand it and see more context.

Need help with filters? See Filters & sorting.

Section titled “Semantic search”

Semantic search finds results that match the meaning of your query, even when the exact words are different. It helps when you are not sure about the exact phrasing used in the document.

Try these tips:

  • Ask a short question or describe what you are looking for in plain language.
  • Add one or two specific terms to anchor the search, like a project name or vendor.
  • Use filters to keep the list focused on the right document set.

Combine both

Section titled “Combine both”

Contradic combines keyword and semantic search automatically. This gives you results that include exact matches while also surfacing documents that cover the same idea.

For best results:

  • Start with a natural query, then add a precise term if needed.
  • Use filters to narrow the search when you have too many results.
  • If a result looks useful, select it and add it to your chat context.

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