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July 31, 2026

# Refining search results

## Use search facets to refine your search

Once you have run a search, you can use Informit's **facet filter** options to further refine your search.

Available options are displayedin the panel to the left of your results list. 

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The number shown next to each filter option indicates how many results match it. 

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Use the facet options to filter your results: 

- **Access Type:** Tick the checkbox to see only results with full-text access approved by your subscription.
- **Publication Date:** Drag the slider to limit your search to a specific publication date range.
- **Limit To:** Select an option to limit your search to **Full Text**, **Peer Reviewed**, or **Open Access**.
- **Resource Type:** Select an option to limit your search to a specific resource type.
- **Databases:** Select an option to view results from specific databases.
- **Source:** Select a publication to retrieve results from that title.

- **Author:** Click an author’s name to retrieve results by that author.

The **Applied Filters** will be displayed below the **Access Type** filter at the top of the left panel. 

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 To remove a filter, select the **X** next to the filter name in the **Applied Filters** section. 

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