> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-visuolab.levantelab.com.br/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Search and explore materials

> Find content using keywords, categories and filters.

Use the Portal search to find materials of interest and explore the categories to discover the collection.

<Note>
  The screenshots show the platform in **English**. Available materials and categories may vary between installations.
</Note>

## Search by keyword

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Portal">
    Open **IntSL Portal** from the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter a keyword">
    In **Enter any keyword**, type a term related to the topic or material. In this example, we use **Workshop**. Click the **magnifying glass button** to search.

    <Frame caption="Enter a keyword and click the magnifying glass to search.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/AYQwOylFYATMPIrn/images/portal-search-keyword.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=AYQwOylFYATMPIrn&q=85&s=f28c7de1381e60fe4e764cae54759bb0" alt="VisuoLab Portal with Workshop entered in the search field." width="1348" height="926" data-path="images/portal-search-keyword.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore the results">
    Browse the resource cards. Use **See all** to view the results or select a category tab. Click a resource to consult its content.

    <Frame caption="Workshop search results, with category tabs and sorting.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/AYQwOylFYATMPIrn/images/portal-search-results.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=AYQwOylFYATMPIrn&q=85&s=fc19417a84965f272353798026536099" alt="Workshop search results with a resource card and category tabs." width="1348" height="926" data-path="images/portal-search-results.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If you cannot find a material, try related terms or explore a category.
</Tip>

## Explore by category

Use the **sidebar** to explore a category or open **All categories** beside the search field. Select an option and click the **magnifying glass** to search within that category.

<Frame caption="Category selector beside the search field.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/AYQwOylFYATMPIrn/images/portal-search-categories.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=AYQwOylFYATMPIrn&q=85&s=052d5a89868d1a012caa4d9e517c788a" alt="Open category selector showing All categories, Library Resources, IntSL, Research Projects and Courses." width="1348" height="926" data-path="images/portal-search-categories.jpg" />
</Frame>

| Category | What it contains |
| - | - |
| **Library Resources** | Materials in the library. |
| **International Sign Language** | Content in International Sign Language. |
| **Research Projects** | Research projects. |
| **Courses** | Courses. |
| **Sign Language Journal** | Journal publications. |

## Use the available filters

On the results page, combine a keyword with a category and use the tabs to explore the materials found. To change the display order, open **Sort by** and select an available option.

<Frame caption="Sorting menu open on the results page.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/yZMq_oZR0Ve7wr9x/images/portal-search-sort.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=yZMq_oZR0Ve7wr9x&q=85&s=8d682de85f5914a4953d0e7f1ae09380" alt="Search results with the Sort by menu open, showing Most recent, Most viewed and Most saved." width="1348" height="926" data-path="images/portal-search-sort.jpg" />
</Frame>

| Option | How it orders the results |
| - | - |
| **Most recent** | Prioritizes the most recent materials. |
| **Most viewed** | Prioritizes materials with the most views. |
| **Most saved** | Prioritizes materials saved by the most users. |

In the screenshot, **Most recent** is selected.

Filters and categories may vary between installations. Use the options shown in your interface.

<Note>
  **Library Resources** is a collection category. **My Resources** is where you organize your publications, drafts and saved materials.
</Note>

[Learn how to open, save and share a material →](/en/portal/interact)


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