Search Panel<\/strong>: You’ll see a search\/filter panel at the top<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nSearch Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBasic Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mobile Number Search<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Find Search Box<\/strong>: Locate “Mobile Number” input field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enter Number<\/strong>: Type full or partial phone number<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n- Full number:
+919876543210<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n- Partial:
98765<\/code> (finds all numbers containing these digits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n- Search<\/strong>: Click “Search” button or press Enter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Results<\/strong>: List filters to show matching numbers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Search Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Search is case-insensitive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Partial matches work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No need to include country code in search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Filter Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFilter by Product<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Find Product Filter<\/strong>: Locate “Product” dropdown (multi-select)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select Products<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n- All Products<\/strong>: Show all entries (default)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SMS<\/strong>: Show only SMS blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- WhatsApp<\/strong>: Show only WhatsApp blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Voice<\/strong>: Show only Voice blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Multiple<\/strong>: Select combination of products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Apply<\/strong>: Click “Search” to apply filter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Example<\/strong>: Select “SMS” to see only numbers blocked for SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFilter by Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Find Status Filter<\/strong>: Locate “Status” dropdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select Status<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n- Select<\/strong>: Show all (default)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Active<\/strong>: Show only active blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inactive<\/strong>: Show only inactive blocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Apply<\/strong>: Click “Search” to apply filter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Example<\/strong>: Select “Active” to see only currently active blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFilter by Date Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Find Date Filters<\/strong>: Locate “From Date” and “To Date” fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select Dates<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n- From Date<\/strong>: Start date for filtering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To Date<\/strong>: End date for filtering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use date picker calendar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Apply<\/strong>: Click “Search” to apply filter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Example<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- From Date: 2024-01-01<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To Date: 2024-01-31<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shows only numbers blocked in January 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Combining Filters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You can combine multiple filters for precise results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example 1<\/strong>: Find all active SMS blocks added in the last 30 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Product Filter: Select “SMS”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Status Filter: Select “Active”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Date Filter: Set to last 30 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “Search”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Example 2<\/strong>: Find all WhatsApp blocks for a specific number<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Mobile Number Search: Enter the number<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Product Filter: Select “WhatsApp”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “Search”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Clearing Filters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Find Reset Button<\/strong>: Look for “Reset” or “Clear” button<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click Reset<\/strong>: All filters and search are cleared<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Full List<\/strong>: Shows all blocked numbers again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Understanding Search Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\nList Columns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your blocked numbers list shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Checkbox<\/strong>: Select entries for bulk operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- ID<\/strong>: Unique identifier<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Product<\/strong>: Which products are blocked<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mobile Number<\/strong>: The blocked phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Timestamp<\/strong>: When the number was blocked<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Status<\/strong>: Active or Inactive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Action<\/strong>: Edit\/Delete options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sorting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Click Column Headers<\/strong>: Click any column header to sort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sort Order<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n- First click: Ascending (A-Z, 1-9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Second click: Descending (Z-A, 9-1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Sortable Columns<\/strong>: ID, Mobile Number, Timestamp, Status<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Start Broad, Narrow Down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Begin with broad search\/filter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gradually add more filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use specific terms for precise results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Use Date Filters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Filter by date range for period analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find recently blocked numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Review monthly blocking activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Combine Filters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Use multiple filters together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Product + Status + Date for precise results<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Save common filter combinations mentally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. Regular Searches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Search for specific numbers before adding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check if number already exists<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid duplicates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common Search Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\nScenario 1: Finding a Specific Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Goal<\/strong>: Check if a number is already blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSteps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Enter full number in Mobile Number search<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “Search”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If found, it’s already blocked<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If not found, you can add it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Scenario 2: Reviewing Recent Blocks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Goal<\/strong>: See numbers blocked in the last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSteps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Set “From Date” to 7 days ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Set “To Date” to today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “Search”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Review recent blocking activity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Scenario 3: Finding All SMS Blocks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Goal<\/strong>: See all numbers blocked for SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSteps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Product Filter: Select “SMS”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “Search”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- List shows only SMS blocks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Scenario 4: Checking Active vs Inactive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Goal<\/strong>: See which blocks are currently active.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSteps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Status Filter: Select “Active”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “Search”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- List shows only active blocks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIssue: Search Not Finding Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Possible Causes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Number format mismatch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Number not in blocked list<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Search term too specific<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Solutions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Try partial number search<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check if number is actually blocked<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Clear filters and search again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Issue: Too Many Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Possible Causes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Filters too broad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Search term too general<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Solutions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Add more specific filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use more specific search terms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Combine multiple filters<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Issue: No Results Found<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Possible Causes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Filters too restrictive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Number not in list<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Search term incorrect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Solutions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Clear all filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Verify number exists<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check search term spelling<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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