> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vectorshift.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Using the Search Experience > Ask questions in plain language and get AI-generated answers with source citations — instantly Here's what the search experience looks like in action — whether you're testing it yourself or your users are searching the deployed interface. For the best experience, open the search using the deployed URL (via **Open Search** on the Interface tab) to view it in full screen. ## Running a search query Full-screen search experience showing a search query being typed and results appearing with AI overview and sources Type a question or keyword into the search bar and press Enter. The AI reads your indexed documents and returns a clear, cited answer in seconds. Before searching, you can: * **Switch knowledge bases** — click the knowledge base name above the search bar to search a different one. * **Edit the selection** — click the pencil icon to change which knowledge base is active. * **Narrow your search** — click **Apply Filter** to focus on specific files and get more targeted results. ## Reading search results Every search returns two things: a clear AI-generated answer and the sources it drew from — so you can trust the answer and verify it when needed. **AI-generated overview** The main area shows a natural language answer to your query, with inline citations linking back to the source documents. You can see exactly where each piece of information came from — no need to take the AI's word for it. **Sources panel** On the right side, verify the answer at a glance: * A **Sources** badge shows how many documents were used. * Each source document is listed with relevant snippets, so you can check the AI's answer against the original content. * Click the search and filter icons to explore sources further. ## Managing search conversations Full-screen search experience showing sidebar with New Search, Search history, and past search conversations Never lose a previous search — the left sidebar keeps your full search history organized so you can pick up right where you left off. * **New search** — start a fresh session anytime. * **Search history** — past searches appear grouped by date (e.g., "Today"). Click any previous search to revisit its results instantly. * **Search tab** — browse your complete search history.