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Source Search

Source Search shrinks the source list of a Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) notebook as you type, so you find a source fast. You can also filter by type: PDFs, GDocs, Web, Text or YouTube.

A search for "heat" showing 5 of 14 sources

Why search sources?​

A notebook can hold dozens of sources. Searching is like using the index at the back of a book: you jump straight to the page you want.

  1. Open a notebook. Look at the Sources panel on the left.
  2. Click the Search sources… box and type. The list narrows as you type.
  3. Under the box, a line such as 5 of 14 sources tells you how many match. It says No sources match if none do.
  4. Click the small x in the box to clear the search.

How to filter by type​

Under the search box there is a row of buttons: All, PDFs, GDocs, Web, Text and YouTube. Click one to show only that kind of source. Click All to see everything.

The search box and type buttons above the source list

Click the blue Save View button to keep your search and filter. See Source views.

Can I search sources across all notebooks?​

Yes, in the dashboard. All Sources has a search box. You can also press / or Ctrl+K in the dashboard to search notebooks, sources, collections, tags, podcasts and notes together.

Related: Notebook search, The Kortex notebook bar.