How do I filter and select mentions in Analyse?

Learn how to refine your dataset using filters to find the most relevant mentions.

How to Filter Mentions

1. Access the Filters Panel

• Navigate to the Mentions or Trends tab.
• Click on the Filters button to expand filtering options.

2. Apply Filters

• Date Range – Select a custom date range or use predefined options.
• Sentiment – Filter mentions by Positive, Neutral, or Negative sentiment.
• Platform – Choose specific platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or News.
• Language – Narrow down mentions by language.
• Tags – Use predefined or custom tags to refine results.
• Keywords – Search for specific words within mentions.
• Author Influence – Filter by follower count or engagement metrics.

3. Combine Multiple Filters

• You can apply multiple filters simultaneously to refine your dataset further.
• Selected filters will appear as active in the filters panel, allowing you to adjust or remove them as needed.

How to Select Mentions

1. Manual Selection

• Click on individual mentions to highlight and select them.
• Selected mentions will remain active until deselected.

2. Bulk Selection

• Use the Select All checkbox to choose multiple mentions at once.
• You can apply actions (e.g., tagging, exporting) to all selected mentions.

3. Using Saved Filters

• If you frequently use the same filter combinations, save them for quick access.
• Saved filters can be applied with a single click from the filters panel.

Common Use Cases

• Identifying high-impact negative mentions for crisis management.
• Filtering by region or language for localised insights.
• Selecting mentions with high engagement for reporting.