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Search Events

There are several ways to search events on PlanIt Purple. Search options are located on the left side of the PlanIt Purple homepage. They may be used as a single search filter or with one another to help you find an event.

Search Events by Date

1. Go to the PlanIt Purple home page (https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu).
2. Under the Date heading, in the calendar, click the arrows next to the current month to navigate.
   
   
3. Choose the month where you would like to begin searching. The available events automatically change to reveal all events after the first of selected month.
4. Click the date that you would like to begin searching after. The available events automatically change to list all events after the date selected.

Search Events by Keyword or Group

1. Go to the PlanIt Purple home page (https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu).
2. Beneath the Keyword heading, place your cursor into the text box.
   
   
3. Type a word or phrase that best matches the event(s)  you're searching for.
4. Press enter on your keyboard or scroll down to the Go button to begin the search. The keyword search looks in the title, description, and groups fields of PlanIt Purple Events.

Search Events by Category

1. Go to the PlanIt Purple home page (https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu).
2. Locate the Category heading on the left column. By default, all categories are unchecked and included. To narrow the events by category, add checkmarks next to categories you wish to include in the results. You may include as many categories as you like.
   
   
3. Events that fall under the checked categories will display automatically.

Search Events by Invited Audience

1. Go to the PlanIt Purple home page (https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu).
2. Under the Audience heading, locate the desired audience and select its radio button. Only one audience can be selected at a time, or you can choose All to view them all.
   
   
3. The events marked with the invited audience of your choice will display automatically. 

Search Events by Location

1. Go to the PlanIt Purple home page (https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu).
2. Locate the Location heading. By default, all locations are unchecked and included. To narrow the events by category, add checkmarks next to locations you wish to include in the results.
   
   
3. Events that fall under the checked locations will display automatically.

Note: To reset your search, click Reset button at the bottom of the page. This will clear all the filters.