> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://vibekanban.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Filtering & Sorting
> Find issues quickly with search, filters, and sorting
As your project grows, you'll need ways to find specific issues quickly. The filter bar provides powerful search, filtering, and sorting capabilities to help you focus on what matters.
## The Filter Bar
The filter bar sits above your kanban board and contains:
* **Search field** - Find issues by text
* **Filter dropdowns** - Filter by priority, assignee, tags
* **Sort dropdown** - Change how issues are ordered
* **Clear All button** - Reset all filters
## Searching
Type in the search field to find issues by title.
### How Search Works
* Search matches against issue **titles only**
* Search is **case-insensitive** ("Login" matches "login")
* Search finds **partial matches** ("log" matches "Login flow")
* Results update as you type
### Tips for Effective Search
* Search for keywords in titles
* Use the Simple ID to find a specific issue (e.g., "TASK-123")
* Combine search with filters for precise results
If you can't find an issue, check that your filters aren't hiding it. Click **Clear All** to reset filters and search again.
## Filtering
Filters let you show only issues that match certain criteria.
### Priority Filter
Filter issues by priority level:
| Priority | Colour | Description |
| ---------- | ------ | ------------------------- |
| **Urgent** | Red | Needs immediate attention |
| **High** | Orange | Important, do soon |
| **Medium** | Yellow | Normal priority |
| **Low** | Grey | Can wait |
**To filter by priority:**
1. Click the **Priority** dropdown
2. Select one or more priority levels
3. Only matching issues are shown
### Assignee Filter
Filter issues by who's assigned:
**Options:**
* **Specific team members** - Show issues assigned to selected people
* **Unassigned** - Show issues with no assignee
**To filter by assignee:**
1. Click the **Assignee** dropdown
2. Select one or more team members, or "Unassigned"
3. Only matching issues are shown
If you select multiple assignees, issues assigned to **any** of them will show (OR logic). An issue assigned to both Alice and Bob shows when filtering for either.
### Tags Filter
Filter issues by tags:
**To filter by tags:**
1. Click the **Tags** dropdown
2. Select one or more tags
3. Only issues with at least one selected tag are shown
### Combining Filters
You can use multiple filters at once. When you do:
* Filters within the same category use **OR** logic
* Priority: Urgent OR High → shows both
* Filters across categories use **AND** logic
* Priority: Urgent AND Assignee: Alice → shows urgent issues assigned to Alice
**Example:** To find high-priority bugs assigned to you:
1. Set Priority to "High" and "Urgent"
2. Set Assignee to yourself
3. Set Tags to "Bug"
## Sorting
Control the order of issues within each column.
### Sort Options
| Sort By | Description |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------ |
| **Manual** | Your custom order (drag to reorder) |
| **Priority** | Urgent first, then High, Medium, Low |
| **Created** | Newest or oldest first |
| **Updated** | Recently changed first |
| **Title** | Alphabetical order |
### Sort Direction
Click the sort direction button to toggle between:
* **Ascending** (↑) - A→Z, oldest first, low→urgent
* **Descending** (↓) - Z→A, newest first, urgent→low
### Manual Sort Mode
When sort is set to **Manual**:
* You can drag issues to reorder them within columns
* Your custom order is saved and shared with the team
* This is the default mode for most workflows
If you switch away from Manual sort, you **cannot** drag to reorder issues. The order is determined by the selected sort field.
## Clearing Filters
### Clear All
Click the **Clear All** button to reset all filters and search at once. This shows all issues in the project.
### Clear Individual Filters
To clear a single filter:
1. Click the filter dropdown
2. Deselect all options
To clear the search field, click the **×** button inside the search box.
## Filter Persistence
Your filter and sort settings are saved for your session:
* Filters persist when you navigate away and return
* Filters reset when you switch projects
* Filters reset when you sign out
Filters are personal - they don't affect what other team members see. Everyone can have their own filter settings.
## Common Filter Scenarios
1. Click the **Assignee** dropdown
2. Select your name
3. Only your issues are shown across all columns
1. Click the **Priority** dropdown
2. Select "Urgent"
3. Optionally, also select "High" to include high-priority items
1. Click the **Tags** dropdown
2. Select the "Bug" tag (or your equivalent)
3. All bug issues are shown
1. Click the **Assignee** dropdown
2. Select "Unassigned"
3. Browse available issues and assign yourself to one
1. Click the **Sort** dropdown
2. Select "Updated"
3. Set direction to descending (newest first)
4. Recently changed issues appear at the top of each column
## Tips for Efficient Filtering
If you know the issue ID or a word in the title, search is the fastest way to find it.
During team standups, each person can filter to their assignments to give quick updates.
Use multiple filters together to narrow down exactly what you're looking for.
If you can't find something, click Clear All. You might have forgotten about an active filter.
## Related Documentation
* [Kanban Board](/cloud/kanban-board) - Using the board interface
* [Issues](/cloud/issues) - Understanding issue properties
* [Customising Your Board](/cloud/customisation) - Setting up tags and statuses