# How to Search and Filter Translations

> Find keys by name or content, filter to issues only, or show only missing translations for a specific locale.

Source: https://stringlane.app/docs/search-and-filter
Last updated: 2026-06-25

The search bar filters the key list in real time. You can combine a keyword search with the Issues and Missing filters to quickly find exactly what needs attention.

## Opening the search bar

- Click the search bar at the top of the editor
- Press **⌘F** from anywhere in the editor: the search bar receives focus immediately

![Sidebar with an active filter: the search bar narrows the key list and shows the ](/docs-screenshots/sidebar-v2-active-filter.webp)

## Searching by keyword

Type any string in the search bar. StringLane filters to keys where:
- The **key name** contains the search term (e.g. searching `button` matches `submitButton`, `cancelButton`)
- Any **translation value** in any locale contains the search term

Matches are case-insensitive. Clear the search field (or press **Escape**) to show all keys again.

## Issues filter

Click the **Issues** toggle (shield icon, or press **⌘⇧I**) to show only keys that have at least one validation badge in any locale. This is the fastest way to find everything that needs fixing.

Issues filter works alongside keyword search. You can search for "login" and filter to issues at the same time.

## Missing filter

The **Missing** dropdown lets you filter to keys that are missing a translation in a specific locale. Select a locale from the dropdown and only keys with a **Missing** badge in that locale appear.

This is useful when onboarding a new locale. You can see exactly which keys still need to be added.

![Search bar with the Issues toggle active, filtering to keys with validation errors](/docs-screenshots/search-active-issues-toggle.webp)

## Combining filters

All three filters stack:

- Keyword: `error`
- Issues: on
- Missing locale: French

Result: keys whose name or value contains "error", AND which have a validation issue, AND which are missing in French. This is a very specific scope: useful for targeted review sessions.

## CMD+F shortcut

**⌘F** focuses the search bar from anywhere in StringLane: even when a cell is in edit mode (Escape first, then ⌘F). This matches the standard browser search shortcut and makes searching fast.