non-canned label searching against specified Spaces

Question

Hi,

Trying to find a way, whereby Confluence users can search for labels across several spaces (i.e. a space category as opposed to a single space or all spaces). The user enters a label into a search box (so not a pre-canned search query) and it only searches for the label in a number of specified spaces (possibly using a space category)

With the current confluence search macros
1. Existing search macro work either or a single space or all spaces
2. To specify a label you need to do so by adding a filter following the initial search
Would like to achieve this type of searching without having to develop customised code or using the labelText syntax
I have searched for plug-ins to address this and have not managed to locate any. Has anyone found a solution to the above challenge ?

eamonn mcquaid · Answer

Hi Stephen, many thanks for the response and effort - yes that is what i am looking for

Stephen Deutsch · Answer

Hi Eamonn,

I thought about it and there might be a way to do it with a user macro. Give me some time and I'll get back to you.

My idea is to have a search box that has a predefined space category field from the editor but that will search for a particular label that is input on the page. This is what you are looking for, right?

eamonn mcquaid · Answer

Stephen thanks for your response. Running Confluence Server 6.2.2. Our end users will not be in a position to create CQL syntax. looking to have a search box that a user can provide a label and then the secrch is limited ot a number of spaces