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# How to use Filters?

Filters:  You can refine your search for ads based on format, platform, status, and industry.

**Filtering Ads:**

1. Locate the filters directly below the search bar

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2. To filter, based on the format of the Ad, click '**Format**'&#x20;

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2. Click '**Platform**' to filter ads based on the platform they run

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3. To filter active and inactive Ads, Click '**Status**' right next to '**Platform**'

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4. To Filter Ads based on their industry click '**Industry**'

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