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Limiting search results timeframe

Narrow down Agent search results to a specific time period

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Written by Jake Rosenthal
Updated over 2 weeks ago

How to limit search results timeframe in a chat

This feature is useful when you want to limit the search results used by an Agent in a chat, such as when a Q&A Agent searches the knowledge base to respond to a query.

For example, you might want the Agent to only search recent Slack messages when asked "What are we working on today?" to avoid pulling outdated information. Limiting the search results timeframe gives you granular control over the Agent's information sources.

This article will guide you through the steps of limiting search results.

  1. Start a new chat: Begin by clicking the "New Chat" button in the left sidebar or on the "All Chats" page.

  2. Set the search results timeframe: Next to the Agent selector, you will see an additional dropdown menu. Use this menu to set the desired timeframe for limiting the search results (e.g., past week, past month, past year).

  3. Type your message and send: Compose your message as usual and click the "Send" button.

  4. Review the response: The Agent's response will include an indication that the search results were limited to the specified timeframe. Any references used to generate the response will be restricted to this timeframe.

By following these steps, you can easily limit the search results timeframe for an Agent in a chat, ensuring that the information used to generate responses is current and relevant to your needs.

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