What is a "fielded search" in Relativity?

A "fielded search" in Relativity allows users to specify search criteria based on metadata fields associated with documents. This means that rather than performing a broad search across all content, which might include text within documents, a fielded search hones in on particular attributes or metadata of the documents, such as author, date created, document type, or any custom fields that have been defined in the database. This specificity enables more precise and efficient searching, allowing users to filter results in a way that directly aligns with their needs or investigation criteria. The versatility of fielded searches is particularly valuable in legal and large-scale document review contexts, as it helps to narrow down vast amounts of information to the most relevant documents.