Find what you need on Iris faster
Looking for a form, your timetable, student support or a specific page on Iris? You know the information is there, but finding it isn’t always easy. That's why we are making it quicker and easier to find what you need. Now we’re making things even simpler by introducing one search bar for all of Iris.
One search bar for Iris
Currently, there are a few different search bars on Iris: at the top of platfporm, in our Knowledge base, and within the Who-is-who and Event sections.
With so many options, it’s not always clear which search bar to use. That’s about to get easier. The search bar in the Knowledge base will disappear. From now on, simply use the main search bar at the top of Iris.
Search Iris and more
The main search bar covers all of Iris, but can also help you find information stored elsewhere. This includes documents stored in OneDrive, SharePoint. or Teams. You can also search Inholland news or the library catalogue.
When you click on the search bar, a down arrow will appear on the left. Click on the arrow to narrow down your search area. There's no need to know where something is stored before you get started.
Made a typo? No problem. The search function recognises spelling mistakes and will still help you find relevant results.
Six tips for better searches
Having a good search function helps, but using the right search terms can make finding information even faster.
1. Start with what comes to mind
Don’t worry about getting your search terms exactly right. Start with the main words that describe what you’re looking for and see what comes up.
2. Keep it short and simple
A few clear keywords often give you better results than a full sentence.
3. Try different words
Can’t find what you're looking for? Try a similar word or describe it differently. For example, if ‘timetable’ doesn’t give you the right result, try ‘schedule’ or ‘class times’.
4. Check more than the first result
The information you need won’t always be the first result. Take a quick look at the titles and descriptions to see which result best matches your search.
5. Use quotation marks for exact phrases
Looking for a specific phrase? Put it in quotation marks. This tells Iris to search for those exact words together.
6. Narrow down your results
Above your search results, you’ll see options like Knowledge base, Who-is-who, Events and Files. Select one to show results from only that part of Iris.
You can also use the down arrow to the left of the search bar to narrow down your search area.
Start searching
You don’t need to know exactly where something is stored on Iris. Start with a few simple keywords and see what comes up. You can then narrow down your results to find the information you need.