---
id: apps.how-do-i-search-for-an-app-in-the-apps-window
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/how-do-i-search-for-an-app-in-the-apps-window
category: "Apps"
subcategory: "The Apps window and launcher"
question: "How do I search for an app in the Apps window?"
alt_questions:
  - "Find an app in Storage Studio"
  - "Search box in All Apps"
  - "Filter the app grid"
  - "How do I look up an app by name?"
  - "search apps storage studio"
short_answer: "Start typing as soon as the Apps window opens — the search box is already focused and the grid filters instantly. Press Return to open the highlighted match."
tags: ["search", "all apps"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/can-i-use-the-apps-window-as-an-app-launcher", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/what-keyboard-shortcuts-work-in-the-apps-window"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# How do I search for an app in the Apps window?

Just start typing. The search box is focused as soon as the Apps window opens, and the All Apps grid filters with every letter. The best match is highlighted, so pressing **Return** opens it.

If nothing matches, the grid says so ("No app matches …") rather than showing an empty space. Clear the search to see every app again.