The search icon is in the top menu bar of a room. Select the icon () to expand the search field.
Last updated on
Jul 24, 2025
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Discover how to effortlessly locate tools, permissions, and preferences within an Adobe Connect room by utilizing the search function.
In Adobe Connect, users can conveniently find tools, permissions, and preferences within the room by using the search function located in the top menu bar. The search feature displays up to five matching results. When users select a result, it opens the corresponding menu or dialog. The search can also be accessed using the keyboard shortcut Alt + Q (or Option + Q on macOS).
The Room search feature also helps users to manage their virtual rooms more efficiently. The search bar allows you to quickly find in-room tools, settings, and learning resources without navigating through multiple menus.
Room search also connects with the Learn Hub and Help Assistant (when enabled), giving you instant access to:
- Contextual video tutorials
- In-room support and guidance
This streamlined experience helps you stay focused on running your session smoothly.
How to use Adobe Connect Room search
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Select the search icon to search for tools or preferences Select the search icon to search for tools or preferences The Adobe Connect Room Search allows you to access product support without leaving your session. You can launch the Help Assistant to ask product-related questions and get contextual answers instantly. Based on your search, it also shows related Learn Hub video tutorials, so you can learn as you go.
Learn more about Help Assistant and Learn Hub.
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Type a keyword into the Room search field to find a feature, setting, or topic that you want, such as session, camera, or recording. The search results update in real time as you type and are grouped into categories:
- Actions – Perform tasks like starting or stopping a session recording.
- Preferences – Access settings such as Sync session recording with broadcast.
- Learning Videos – Watch tutorials from the Learn Hub, such as How to record a session?
- Help Assistant – If enabled, send your query to the AI-powered Help Assistant for detailed guidance.
Select any result to open the related menu, setting, or video directly within the meeting room.
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Select the required search result to open the relevant dialog or menu.
Adobe Connect search limitations
- The search feature is only accessible to hosts; participants and presenters cannot use it.
- Search functionality is available for both on-premises and managed accounts, but it is limited to desktop clients (both browser and app).
- The Adobe Connect mobile app does not support search at this time.
- The maximum limit for search text is 40 characters, while the minimum is three characters.
