Search, filter, replace, and comment
The dataset search field can look across the sheet or narrow the result to a column. Use it to review repeated terms, locate incomplete content, and find commented cells.
Search modes
Search supports plain text and options for:
- Matching case.
- Matching the whole value.
- Regular-expression patterns.
- Fuzzy matches for near spellings.
- A particular column.
- Row colour.
- Comment state, including cells with unresolved discussion.
Start with plain text. Turn on a specialised mode only when the result is too broad.
Filter what you see
Filters change the visible rows, not the underlying dataset. Clear filters before deciding that a row has disappeared or before doing a sheet-wide review.
Replace carefully
Replace is useful for a terminology change across many cards. Before replacing:
- Search and inspect representative matches.
- Narrow to the correct column when possible.
- Use whole-value or case matching if partial words would be unsafe.
- Replace a small set first and review the result.
Undo immediately if the change reaches unintended content. For a large change, download a TSV copy first.
Cell comments
Comments belong to a specific dataset cell. Teammates can create, edit, approve, and delete them. Use comments for a question or decision about that exact value; use a project conversation outside Studio for broad planning.
Approving a comment marks the discussion resolved without changing the cell value. Designer comments are not currently available, so do not expect a comment placed on dataset content to appear on the card canvas.
Comments update in realtime. If the connection drops, wait for reconnection before assuming a newly posted or approved comment was saved.