Understanding Scoped Search in Zendesk
What is scoped search in Zendesk and how does it affect results?
Scoped search in Zendesk is a feature that limits search results to specific topics or categories. This can lead to fewer results when searching for the same term across different help center pages.
By default, the search helper is set to scope searches, which can be useful for narrowing down results but might not be suitable for all users. If you want to see more comprehensive search results, you can disable this feature by adjusting your theme settings or editing your theme code if you're using a custom theme.
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Why do some Zendesk help center searches produce fewer results?
Some Zendesk help center searches may produce fewer results due to scoped search settings. By default, the search helper for articles, topics, and post templates is scoped to a particular topic or category, which can limit the number of search…
How can I disable scoped search in Zendesk's help center?
You can disable scoped search in Zendesk's help center by adjusting your theme settings. Scoped search limits results to specific topics or categories, which might not be ideal for all users. To disable it, navigate to your Copenhagen theme…
Why do search results differ between Zendesk help center pages?
Search results can differ between Zendesk help center pages due to the scoped search feature. This feature restricts search results to specific topics or categories, which can vary depending on the page you're searching from. To ensure consistent…
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