> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.omnata.com/omnata-product-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.omnata.com/omnata-product-documentation/omnata-connect-for-salesforce/use-cases/global-search.md).

# Global Search

Text fields in external objects are searchable and can be found under "External Results" with the global search.

This allows users to search for strings across database tables which can be applied to use cases like:

* Trade confirmations or transaction references
* Names, addresses, phone numbers
* Part or serial numbers

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