What is NetSuite Global Search and how do you use it

NetSuite Global Search is a feature within NetSuite that allows users to quickly find information across various records, transactions, and entities within their NetSuite account. It provides a unified search interface where users can enter keywords or phrases to search for specific data within their NetSuite instance.

The search results that matches the criterias is listed and sorted by group, making it easy for the user to navigate to the record they where looking for.

This feature is designed to enhance productivity and efficiency by enabling users to quickly locate the information they need without having to navigate through multiple menus or modules within the NetSuite application. It simplifies the process of finding data and enables users to access critical information in a timely manner.

Use the first three letters of the record name, followed by : and then what you are looking for

Contact = con: Karl Karlsson

Customer = cus: Arvax Consulting AB

Employee = emp: Anna

Expense Report = exp: 123

Invoice = inv: 411025

Item = ite: Computer

Opportunity = opp: 870001

Sales Order = sal: 500151

“”, %, _

Exact Match = “”
“Arvax Consulting AB”

WildCard (%) = %
%vax

If you enter cus: Arvax – only customers starting with Arvax is returned

If you enter cus %vax – Customers including vax is returned

WildCard (_) = _
A_k

If you enter cus: A_k – Customer starting with first letter A and therd letter k is returned

/Daniel