> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.harness.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.harness.io/harness-platform/use-harness-platform/pipelines/executions-and-logs/searching-the-console-view.md).

# Search the console view

Search pipeline execution logs in the console view using the built-in search functionality and keyboard shortcuts.

After running a pipeline in Harness, you can view execution details that include logs and other outputs. The console view provides a built-in search feature to help you quickly find specific log entries, errors, or patterns in your execution logs.

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## What you will learn from this topic

* How to [search step logs](#search-step-logs) in the console view.
* How to use [keyboard shortcuts](#console-search-keyboard-shortcuts) to navigate search results efficiently.
* How to [configure log settings](#configure-log-settings) for log level and timestamp display preferences.

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## Before you begin

* **Harness account access:** You need access to a Harness account with pipelines. For how to access or create a Harness account, see [Getting started with Harness Platform](/harness-platform/new-to-harness-platform/get-started.md).
* **Pipeline execution permissions:** You need **View** permission on [Pipelines](/harness-platform/use-harness-platform/platform-access-control/permissions-reference.md#pipelines) to view execution details and search logs. To get this permission, an administrator must assign you a role that includes it. Go to [RBAC in Harness](/harness-platform/use-harness-platform/platform-access-control.md) to understand role-based access control and [Manage roles](/harness-platform/use-harness-platform/platform-access-control/add-manage-roles.md) to configure role assignments.
* **Completed pipeline execution:** You need at least one completed pipeline execution to search its logs. Go to [Get started with Harness](https://developer.harness.io/docs/continuous-integration/get-started/onboarding-guide) to run your first pipeline.

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## Console search keyboard shortcuts

Use the following keyboard shortcuts to navigate search results efficiently:

| Shortcut                                        | Action                             |
| ----------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `CMD + F` (macOS) or `Ctrl + F` (Windows/Linux) | Enable search                      |
| `Up` arrow                                      | Move to the previous search result |
| `Down` arrow or `Enter`                         | Move to the next search result     |
| `Esc`                                           | Clear and exit search              |

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## Search step logs

Perform the following steps to search logs for a specific step in your pipeline execution:

1. Navigate to the execution details page.
2. Enable **Console View** if it is not already enabled.
3. Select the step that contains the logs you want to search.
4. In the **Console Logs** panel, select the **Search** icon, or use the find-in-page keyboard shortcut:
   * **macOS:** `CMD + F`
   * **Linux or Windows:** `Ctrl + F`
5. Enter your search query in the search field. Harness immediately highlights all matching results in the console logs.

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## Configure log settings

You can configure your preferences for log level filtering and timestamp display.

Perform the following steps to configure log settings:

1. Navigate to the execution details page.
2. Enable **Console View** if it is not already enabled.
3. In the **Console Logs** panel, select the **Settings** icon.
4. Configure your log settings and select **Enable** to apply your settings.

Your log settings preferences are saved for your user session.

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## Next steps

* [View and compare pipeline executions](/harness-platform/use-harness-platform/pipelines/executions-and-logs/view-and-compare-pipeline-executions.md): View compiled YAML and compare execution differences.
* [Download execution logs](/harness-platform/use-harness-platform/pipelines/executions-and-logs/download-logs.md): Download logs from pipeline executions for offline analysis.
* [Troubleshoot pipeline executions](/harness-platform/use-harness-platform/pipelines/troubleshoot-pipeline-executions.md): Resolve issues with console view, log display, and search functionality.

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