How to search for some topic in a specific subforum?

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To search for a specific topic within a subforum, navigate to the desired forum and click the search button. A dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to select "this forum" instead of the default "everywhere." Additionally, choosing "search threads" will reveal an extra parameter field for specifying the forum or subforum. This method enables targeted searches within specific areas of the forum. Utilizing these options can enhance your search efficiency in the forum.
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I looked at the search option, and I want to search some topic in some subforum, but there isn't such an option. Only to search through tags or poster's name.

Can someone tell me how to search by choosing the appropriate subforum in PF?

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If you go to the forum you want to search then click the search button, there's a dropdown (says "everywhere" initially) that includes "this forum" as an option.
 
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If you click on "search threads" rather than "search everything" an additional parameter field appears for forum/subforum.

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