---
title: item search
description: "## Item Search on the Item List Screen If you are in need to search for an item you can do so using the “Search Item” bar. Begin by typing the name or the barcode number.  ## Barcodes and Other…"
url: "https://abilityregister.com/wiki-register/item-search/"
updated: "2026-10-28"
category: sell.
tags:
  - item overview
  - making a sale
---

# item search

## Item Search on the Item List Screen

If you are in need to search for an item you can do so using the “Search Item” bar. Begin by typing the name or the barcode number. 

## Barcodes and Other Searchable Fields

You can set the barcode or add a searchable field value in the item’s settings in register. 

How to add a barcode or searchable field value:

1. Start by going to Manage Data -> Items. 
2. Search for the item or select it from the list.
3. You can add the barcode here by selecting the Field Type and then selecting Barcode.
4. You can also add text that will locate the item when using the search bar.
   1. Select Text under Field Type.
   2. Enter the searchable text. 
   3. Please note that you can only use one searchable text value per item. Multiple items cannot have the same searchable text value.
5. Select add and then save.

## Watch the Video

[Managing items](https://www.youtube.com/embed/T8FUmkmFkY0?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1)