Mastodon MigrationAug 26, 2023

Announcement

Full text search is now live on many instances running version v4.2.0 !!!

It is "opt-in", meaning you need to check the "Include public post in search results" box to enable your posts to be searchable: Click Preferences (on right near bottom [gear icon]) >>> Click Public Profile (on left near top [person icon]) >>> Click Privacy and reach box (near top [lock icon]) >>> Under Search (scroll down middle of page)

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Show threadThe Febrile Muse
@mastodonmigration How do I use this?
Aug 27, 2023 at 12:24amWeb
Show threadMastodon MigrationAug 27, 2023

@CMDoran

Just click the "#" or "# Explore" button on the right and type your search term into the box and press enter.

Show threadThe Febrile MuseAug 27, 2023
@mastodonmigration I use #elk and don't see a search box in EXPLORE.
Show threadMastodon MigrationAug 27, 2023
@CMDoran Not sure what to tell you. It is available in the Mastodon web interface.