Using Quick Search in Rhythms
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Introduction
Finding the right OKRs, documents, check-ins, and notes quickly becomes essential as your organization scales. Rhythms' search functionality helps you navigate through objectives, key results, initiatives, and documents with ease — saving valuable time and keeping teams aligned.
Accessing Quick Search
Step 1: Open search
On the top left of the Rhythms screen, you'll find a search icon. You can also open search from anywhere with the keyboard shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + K. This universal search works across your OKR content and your documents.
Step 2: Begin your search
Click the search field and start typing your query (minimum 2 characters). Results appear as you type, helping you find relevant content instantly.
Search Capabilities
Filter by content type
Below the search bar, filter tabs let you narrow your results by content type:
- All: Shows all matching content, including goals and documents together in one relevance-ranked list
- Objectives: Displays only matching objectives
- Key Results: Shows only matching key results
- Initiatives: Displays only matching initiatives
- Documents: Shows only matching documents
Searching documents
Global search now finds documents, not just goals. Use the Documents tab to search across every doc in your Library, or stay on All to see goals and documents together. Search matches both document titles and body content, so if you've been navigating the Library tree to find a doc, you can search for any keyword from its title or body instead.
Search features
Rhythms search understands what you're looking for:
- Search for specific metrics like "500K users" to find related key results
- Search by team names to find all associated OKRs
- Search by time periods like "Q2 2025" to find objectives for specific quarters
- Search by owner names to find their assigned items
- Search for any keyword in a document's title or body to jump straight to that doc
Search Tips and Best Practices
Use specific keywords
Rather than searching broad terms, use specific keywords that appear in your OKRs or documents:
- Search for metrics like "active" to find "monthly active users"
- Search for project names or specific initiatives
- Search for technical terms unique to your objectives
- Search for a distinctive phrase from a document to find it quickly
Search check-in notes
Search extends beyond titles to include check-in notes, so you can find historical context and updates on specific topics.
FAQ
How do I open search quickly? Use the keyboard shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + K, or click the search icon at the top left.
Can I search the text inside a document, not just its title? Yes. Document search matches both titles and body content, so a keyword from anywhere in a doc will surface it.
How do I see only documents in my results? Select the Documents tab below the search bar to filter results to documents only.
Does search still cover goals and check-ins? Yes. The All tab shows goals and documents together, and search continues to include objectives, key results, initiatives, and check-in notes.
Conclusion
Quick search helps you navigate your Rhythms workspace efficiently. Whether you're looking for specific metrics, team objectives, a document buried in your Library, or historical check-ins, search provides instant access to what you need.