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[Filtering and Analysing Data](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#filtering-and-analysing-data) # How do I use the content tab filter in Analyse? ## Learn how to filter mentions based on specific keywords, search terms, and exclusions using the Content Tab in Analyse. #### **How to Apply Content Tab Filters** 1. **Log in to Analyse** at[https://analyse.dataeq.com](https://analyse.dataeq.com/). 2. Open a **dashboard** or the **Mentions Panel**. 3. Click on the **Filter icon** at the top of the page. 4. Select the **Content Tab** from the filter panel. 5. Apply any of the following filters: - **Search Terms:** Enter a word or phrase to find mentions containing that text. - **Multiple Search Terms:** Click **Add Phrase** to add more keywords. - **Exclude Words:** Use the **minus (-) sign** before a word to exclude it. - **Partial Word Searches:** Use **an asterisk (\*)** for partial word matches. (Ie, invest\* will capture investor, investments, investing) ![Content tab](https://dataeq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Content%20tab.png?width=688&height=404&name=Content%20tab.png)   6.   Click **Ok** to update the dashboard or mention panel. --- #### **Examples of Content Tab Filters** **Find mentions containing a specific keyword:** - Enter **"delivery issue"** to see all mentions that include that phrase. **Find mentions containing any of multiple terms:** - Enter **"shipping delay" OR "order problem"** to include both. **Exclude mentions with certain words:** - Enter **"-compliment"** to remove positive mentions from your analysis. **Wildcard search:** - Enter *"custom"*\* to include mentions with **custom, customise, customised, etc.** --- #### **Best Practices for Using the Content Tab Filter** - Use an **asterisk** **(\*)** to expand your search to similar words. - Combine **multiple keywords** to refine searches. - Exclude **common words** that might clutter your results. --- #### **Troubleshooting Content Tab Filters** - **Issue: "My keyword search is returning too many irrelevant results"** - Add **more specific search terms**. - Use **negative filters (-word)** to exclude irrelevant mentions. - **Issue: "My filtered search is showing no results"** - Check your **spelling and formatting** of search terms. - Remove **excessively restrictive filters** and try again. - [Analyse](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#main-content) - [Metrics and Drill Downs](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#metrics-and-drill-downs) - [Exploring Authors](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#exploring-authors) - [Alerts and Notifications](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#alerts-and-notifications) - [The Reports Panel](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#the-reports-panel) - [Getting Started on Analyse](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#getting-started-on-analyse) - [Visualising Conversation Topics](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#visualising-conversation-topics) - [Mentions Panel](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#mentions-panel) - [Labelling Data](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#labelling-data) - [Filtering and Analysing Data](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/analyse#filtering-and-analysing-data) - [Engage](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/engage#main-content) - [User Roles & Permissions](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/engage#user-roles-permissions) - [Reporting and Analytics](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/engage#reporting-and-analytics) - [Additional Features](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/engage#additional-features) - [Tips & Troubleshooting](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/engage#tips-troubleshooting) - [Ticket Management](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/engage#ticket-management) - [Getting Started](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/engage#getting-started) - [Working with Tickets](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/engage#working-with-tickets) - [Publish](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/publish#main-content) - [Multi-Platform Publishing](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/publish#multi-platform-publishing) - [Getting Started with Publish](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/publish#getting-started-with-publish) - [Creating and Managing Content](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/publish#creating-and-managing-content) - [Campaigns and the Content Calendar](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/publish#campaigns-and-the-content-calendar) - [Approval Workflows](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/publish#approval-workflows) - [Reporting & Logs](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/publish#reporting-logs) - [Glossaries](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/glossaries) - [Data Source Information](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/data-source-information#main-content) - [What can we collect?](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/data-source-information#what-can-we-collect) - [Platform FAQs](https://dataeq.com/knowledge-base/data-source-information#platform-faqs) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://dataeq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DataEQ_Logo_FOR%20USE%20ON%20LIGHT%20BACKGROUND.png%20(1)-1.png?width=90&height=32&name=DataEQ_Logo_FOR%20USE%20ON%20LIGHT%20BACKGROUND.png%20(1)-1.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://25676464.hs-sites-eu1.com/) Copyright © 2025, DataEQ