The searching, sorting, and filtering features in Applaud make it easier for users to quickly find and organize information in a list block. These tools improve usability, especially in HR scenarios such as navigating employee directories, managing job applications, or filtering tasks by status.
You can watch the video overview at the top of this page for a walkthrough, or read the details below to learn how each feature works in practice.
Location
The searching, sorting, and filtering feature is always located at the top right of the list block.
Features overview
You can add one or all of these to your list block.
| Searching |
You can include a search box at the top of your list. |
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| Sorting |
You can let your users sort the list by specific properties. They can open the sort from the filter icon |
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| Filtering | You can add multiple filters to let your users filter the list of items. They can open the filters from the filter icon |
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Multiple select |
Single select |
Range slider |
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Best practices for searching, sorting, and filtering
- Keep filters relevant – Only include filters that match how users think about the data, for example, Department, Location, or Job Title in an employee directory.
- Limit the options – Too many filters or sort fields can overwhelm users. Start with the most commonly used ones.
- Use clear labels – Make sure filter and sort names match everyday HR terminology, such as “Start date” instead of “Onboarding_date.”
- Combine with search – Give users both a free-text search and structured filters so they can choose whichever is faster for their task.
- Test with real data – Preview the filters and sorting against actual HR records to check that results appear logical and easy to understand.