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September 13, 2026
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P: The filter continue to filter on the second character I type. And third charcter etc.

  • September 13, 2026
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I want the filter to display keywords starting with two or three cxharacters I type. Currently the filter seems to change to displayed list to always limit the displayed list to the last typed character..

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    Victoria Bampton LR Queen
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    September 14, 2026

    I’m guessing that’s on the desktop? If so, have you tried typing it into the search box at the top, rather than in the Keyword pop-up? I’ve found that much more keyboard friendly, including being able to type additional characters in the word.

    Victoria - The Lightroom Queen
    JohanElzenga
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    September 14, 2026

    What version of Lightroom? If I try this in Lightroom for iPad (typing this on my iPad) then the search works as expected. If I type three characters, then Lightroom displays a list of only those keywords that contain these three characters (but not necessarily as the first three characters).

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
    RSquaredAuthor
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    September 14, 2026

    I am using Lightroom for windows desktop version 9.5.1

    Thism LR seems to list key words that begin with the letter I type - whether first, second etc ….

    Thanks.  I will try the suggestion from JohanElzenga