# Search

Tellius allows users to search and analyze data through natural language queries.

* **Leverage Synonyms and Calculated Columns:** For a more tailored search experience, consider the use of synonyms, display names, and calculated columns from your dataset to help you formulate more precise queries.
* **Read the Search Guide “How to Search” section:** The **Search Guide** provides easy-to-reference words and phrases that accommodate a majority of searches. Going through this section will help users formulate better queries and get more accurate results.
* **Start simple:** Instead of asking an extremely complex question, start with simple queries to help get familiar with the system and build confidence.
* **Utilize the Search Inspector:** The **Search Inspector** is a helpful tool that allows users to see how their queries are being interpreted by the system. This can help users refine their queries and get more accurate results.
* **Use interactive features:** Tellius provides several interactive features such as drilling, switching chart types, and saving to Vizpad on the visualizations. These features allow users to continue exploring after their initial search without having to ask a new query.


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.tellius.com/tellius-6.3/getting-started/tellius-best-practices/search.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
