Keyword Search failed or not working — what can you do?

What you can do

• Open Keyword Search and retry with a small known-good sample.
• Confirm you are not hitting this limit: Runs entirely in the browser; nothing is uploaded.
• Check the FAQ below—encryption, size limits, and format mismatches are the usual causes.
• Still stuck? Try a private window, or read the full guide /#article/keywordsearch.

FAQ

What limitations should I know?

Runs entirely in the browser; nothing is uploaded.

When might it fail?

Markdown is shown as plain text after stripping syntax—not HTML rendering (needed for sentence-level highlights and navigation).

What else should I watch for?

Clipboard import requires HTTPS or localhost and clipboard permission.

Any other important notes?

The site top bar is hidden in preview (keywordsearch-editing-lock), same as other tools’ editing lock.