# Queries

Lots of people compare Queries with databases, but there's a key difference: Queries don't *store* Objects like regular databases.

Queries are a way to see a portion of your Graph, and Objects you've created, based on your filtered criteria, and several secondary filters which you can customize. You can think of them as a live filter or query for Objects which share certain criteria - specifically, a Type or a Property.

#### Queries serve two primary functions:

1. **Organizing and Accessing Objects**\
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   We often get requests along the lines of: *How do I find all of the Notes I've created?*\
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   One easy way is to create a Query based on Type.\
   For example; Note, which will display every Note you've created in Anytype.\
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   If you have specific notes you'd like to frequently access, you can filter them based on Properties you've added to these notes.\
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   For instance: Creation Date, Tags, or Priority.\
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   You can then create a Widget which will appear in your Sidebar, acting like a folder for all Objects that meet certain criteria.
2. **Editing Objects**

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Queries also provide a way to quickly edit Objects in a list View.\
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You can use multi-select in Queries to delete multiple Objects at once, or to batch update Properties / the Object Type of Objects. Any Properties added to a Query in the Property Menu (top right), will be adopted by all new Objects created with the "+ New Object" button.

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### Creating Queries

You can create a new Query with the drop-down button from your sidebar or using the / shortcut menu in the editor.

You'll then need to choose if you want a Query by Type which lets you list all of your Objects of a certain Type, or a Query by Property which will list all Objects that contain the Property of your choosing.

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### Customizing Your Query

#### Toggle & Add Properties to Objects via Queries

Instead of adding Properties one-by-one to Objects, you can batch-add them to your Query by clicking the filters on the right side.

Here you can toggle on/off any Properties that you would like to see, add another Property or new Property, and edit the View of the Query here.

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#### Sorts & Filters

You are also able to sort or filter your Query by any Property that you've previously added to the Query.

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#### Layout

In this section you can find all the currently available layout options.

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Kanban, calendar and graph views are available on desktop only.
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