What would distinguish “global search operator for the active note” from Search current file? I would have assumed “global” meant searching everywhere, but what did you mean?
If by “global” you mean it should work both in Edit or Preview mode, or any future modes that might exist, I agree.
I mean using the Search in all files global search pane. Using global search would offer using the new advanced search syntax whereas Search current file is just a basic fuzzy search I believe.
So an example might be: active-note:("this thing" OR "that thing")
Ah yes, I see what you mean. That could be especially powerful, searching in all active panes, for example.
But yes, this does sound like a completely different feature, worth another thread. This thread is simply about the fact that Search current file does not work in Preview Mode.
I came here to make this exact feature request and found this thread at the top. Yes, please! When I am reading, reviewing, and using my notes they are always in preview mode because they look nice that way! And this is when I need search the most! The only time I am in edit mode is when I am… editing!
@rigmarole Thank you for your help! Actually, feeling a bit embarrassed here. I do understand the Ctrl OR Cmd function but for some reason I must have experienced a brain freeze. Now, after reading your comment I have found the in-document search function. Thank you!
And I also confirmed that using Ctrl + Cmd + F will take you to full screen viewing.
Now I wonder when/if this search function will evolve into a find and replace feature!
Yes, I often try to find something in a note and wonder why [ctrl] + [f] doesn’t work. Oh yeah, change to edit mode, find (or find+replace), change back to preview mode and hopefully I find the thing I was looking for.
I’m really hoping for a “Find in current preview” function
If you have this, then it would also be possible to go to a specific search hit in preview mode from global search (which is something that already works perfectly in edit mode).
+1 for this feature please. I agree that switching back to Edit mode just to use the Search current file function takes extra time, especially if working with multiple panes.