Using The Enhanced Search In the Gospel Library
Take a look at the new and enhanced search function in the Gospel Library
Introduction
The search function in the Gospel Library has been greatly improved. While it is not perfect, I see it is headed in the right direction, and I look forward to seeing further enhancements. This is an introduction to the search options currently in the Gospel Library.
Locating Specific Content
You can quickly locate scriptures, hymns, and sections of the Handbook.
Scripture
Enter the following without spaces. The First letter of the book, followed by the chapter number and verse. Example, for 1 Nephi 3:7 type n37. You do not need to type the verse if you only want to go to the top of the chapter. Do not tap on the search key on the keyboard because you will receive a “No results found for the specified search.”
Hymns
To find a Hymn, enter the Hymn number and then look at the list of suggestions and tap on the hymn listed.
Handbook
To find a section in the Handbook, type the section number, then look at the list of suggestions below, then tap on the desired section.
Filters
Under the search field are eight Filters. The Filters help to narrow your search. Tap on Collections and the following lists opens:
Collections
- All Collections
- Current Location (This only appears if you are in content. See Find on Page below)
- Scriptures
- General Conference
- Music
- Magazines
- Handbooks and Callings
- Videos and Images
- Notes
Speaker Filter
- Living Apostles
- Church Presidents
- First Presidency
- Quorum of the Twelve
- All other General Conference speakers since 1971
Topics Filter
- A list of topics covered in general conferences since 1971.
The Date
- Past 6 months
- Past Year
- Past 5 Years
- Past 10 Years
- Custom Date
Exact Phrase
- Places beginning and ending quotation marks on your phrase.
Word and phrase search
Type a word, then tap on the search key on the keyboard. To search a phrase, type the phrase and then tap on the Exact Phrase filter. The search results can sort by Relevance or Most Recent.
FInd on page
You can also find a word or phrase in a page your reading. While in content, tap on the Search icon. Type the word or phrase you are searching, then look below the search field, you will see “Find your search word or phrase on page. Tap on it.
