Search for Task Name doesn't return result

[Samuel_Michaels2]

Hi all,

I want to search for the same task that is located in multiple projects. When I start typing the task name in the search bar it is shown. But when I hit enter 9/10 times the search results are empty.

Does anyone know how to fix this issue?

Thanks in advance

[lpb]

Welcome, @Samuel_Michaels2,

You may be running into differences between the two search types, particularly regarding partial-word search.

Have a look at my old post here about this:

Don't hit ENTER when you search!

Helpful, @Richard_Sather; thanks! But I want to add two more major distinctions between the two search approaches (using Asana’s names for them): Basic search (immediate popup results via autocomplete) Supports a partial-word search Searches on title only; will not search across every item’s text fields (including names, descriptions, and comments) Full text search (hit enter key to get search results view) Does not support partial-word search Searches both on title and across every item’…

Thanks,

Larry