# Search for data

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User permission: Query > Search
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There are several ways you can search for data:

* Search for data in the grid (selected dimension):
  * [**Perform a basic search**](https://docs.phocassoftware.com/analytics/search-for-data/basic-search): Quickly search for specific data using the **Search** box in the top right corner above the grid. This method is useful when you know what you are looking for, such as a particular customer or product.
  * [**Perform an advanced search**](https://docs.phocassoftware.com/analytics/search-for-data/advanced-search): Search for data using rules that you create. This method is useful when you want to get more refined search results and answers to specific questions, such as, ‘*Which sales reps earned sales revenue of less than $100,000 in the financial year to date*?’
  * [**Search for similar or comparative data**](https://docs.phocassoftware.com/analytics/search-for-data/right-click-filter): Quickly search for data using the right-click > filter options. This method is useful when you want to find data that is similar or comparative to a specific data item, such as, ‘*Which customers earned revenue equal to or greater than this amount*?' This feature is sometimes referred to as an advanced search shortcut.
* [**Use Search mode**](https://docs.phocassoftware.com/analytics/customize-your-view-analytics/change-the-mode/search-mode): View and search master lists of data, independent of periods, and without any transactions listed.
* **Search favorites, dashboards or databases**: Search for data within a favorite, dashboard or database, all accessible from the Phcas navigation menu.