# Attribute Queries

![](/files/uHQsuXZBxmCYjX7SUaWE) Attribute queries are used to find specific elements on a layer using the layer's attribute values. 

By entering search parameters in the search form (defined by the system administrator), a query is performed in order to select the map elements meeting the criteria and display them in the elements explorer. 

Contact your system administrator for more information on available queries.

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="72"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1</strong></td><td>Enter data in the form's fields. <br>In this example, select the name of the element you are searching for in the list. <br>You can type just a few letters; the list will show the values that contain them.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2</strong></td><td>Press the <strong>Options</strong> button to display a list of search options. <br>The following options are available: <br><strong>Search only in current extent</strong>: The query will only be performed in the visible area on the screen. <br><strong>Search only in current selection</strong>: The query will only be performed in the elements that have been previously selected. <br><strong>Add to current selection</strong>: The results of the query will be added to the elements on the map that have already been selected. <br><strong>Show result list</strong>: Displays the results list in the elements explorer. <br><strong>Always show selection</strong>: Displays results, even when these do not fall within the visibility thresholds of the layers that are queried (this is useful when results span a very large territory). <br><strong>Add labels on selected elements</strong>: Displays a label on each element that is found (improves visibility of results).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>3</strong></td><td>Press <strong>Search</strong> to launch the query. Press <strong>Reset</strong> to reset the form.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Results are selected on the map. If the **Show result list** option is selected, the [elements explorer](/en2/applications-user/jmap-pro-user-guide/map-layers/elements-explorer.md) displays the elements returned by the query. It is then possible to launch an information report pertaining to the selection (refer to [Information Report](/en2/applications-user/jmap-pro-user-guide/tools/information-tools/information-report.md)).


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.k2geospatial.com/en2/applications-user/jmap-pro-user-guide/tools/search-tools/attribute-queries.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.