Search Chats by Author in Pasaj
If you are currently discussing multiple books with different users, finding a specific conversation can take time. The Search by Author feature inside Chats helps you quickly locate conversations related to books written by a specific author.
This is especially useful when you are managing multiple swap books nearby requests or handling several book exchange discussions at once.
Instead of scrolling through all your active chats, you can apply an author filter to narrow down results instantly.
How to Search by Author in Chats
Follow these steps:
- Open the Chats
screen in Pasaj. - Tap the Filter
icon located at the top right corner. - This will open the full Filter page.
- Tap the Search field at the top of the screen.
- Type the full or partial name of the author.
- (Optional) Adjust additional filters if available.
- Tap Save at the top right corner to apply the filter.
Once saved, your Active Chats list will refresh and display only conversations related to books written by the selected author.
⚠️ If you do NOT tap Save, your filter changes will NOT be applied.
Why Use Author Search in Chats
Searching chats by author helps you:
- Quickly return to a specific book swap discussion.
- Manage multiple exchange books nearby conversations more efficiently.
- Stay organized when handling several proposals at the same time.
- Avoid confusion between different books from different authors.
This feature ensures that your communication remains structured and focused, especially when you frequently find books nearby and initiate multiple exchanges.
Tips for Better Results
- Try entering part of the author's name if you are unsure about the exact spelling.
- Clear the author field if no results appear.
- Remove other active filters if your chat list becomes too limited.
Using author search in Chats helps you manage your book exchange process more effectively and keeps your swap books nearby conversations organized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search chats by author in Pasaj?
Open Chats, tap the Filter icon, use the Search field at the top of the Filter page, enter the full or partial author name, and tap Save to apply the filter.
Where can I find the Search by Author option?
The Search by Author option is inside the Filter page, which you can access from the Chats screen by tapping the Filter icon in the top right corner.
Do I need to press Save after entering an author name?
Yes. If you do not tap Save, the filter will not be applied and your chat list will not update.
Can I type only part of the author’s name?
Yes. You can enter a full or partial author name to narrow down conversations.
What happens after I apply the author filter?
Your Active Chats list refreshes and displays only conversations related to books written by the selected author.
Does author search work in both Active and History tabs?
You can apply filters within Chats, and it is recommended to check both Active and History tabs if needed.
Why can’t I find a conversation for a specific author?
If no chat was created—meaning no proposal was accepted—there will be no conversation to display in search results.
Can I combine author search with other filters?
Yes. You can adjust additional filters on the Filter page before tapping Save to further refine results.
What should I do if no results appear after searching by author?
Try entering only part of the author’s name, check spelling, clear the author field, or remove other active filters that may be limiting results.
Does searching by author create a new chat?
No. It only filters and displays existing chats that are already connected to accepted proposals.
Is Search by Author helpful if I manage multiple swap proposals?
Yes. It allows you to quickly locate specific book exchange conversations when handling several proposals at the same time.
Can I use author search to revisit completed swaps?
Yes. You can use filters to locate past conversations in the History tab related to books by a specific author.
Does Search by Author look inside message content?
No. It filters chats based on the author of the book associated with the accepted proposal that created the conversation.
Why is Search by Author useful for frequent book swaps?
It helps you avoid confusion between multiple discussions and keeps your swap books nearby conversations organized and easy to manage.