# Adjusting search options

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Search options can only be adjusted by an Administrator.
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Search options can be used to adjust the parameters of the Aristotle Metadata Registry's search function. An Administrator may wish to adjust these functions to better suit the unique search requirements of their team or organization.

### How to adjust search options

1. Select 'Aristotle Cloud Dashboard' from the dashboard side panel.

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2. Select 'View registry settings'.

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3. Under the appropriate subheadings, you may adjust the following:
   * 'Include Harvested Items in the search index': Enable or disable the ability for users to search for items that have been harvested via the registry's Harvester
   * 'Default search category': The search category used by default if a user has not selected one manually this session.

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**Note:** Search categories appear as follows from the registry search bar:

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