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# Search

 When you use \[ovabrw\_search /] shortcode and don't insert params, the shortcode will use default settings here.

Go to: WooCommerce >> Settings >> Booking & Rental >> Search 

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### Template & Layout

| Setting  | Options             | Description                               |
| -------- | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Template | `modern`, `classic` | Visual style of the search form           |
| Columns  | 1 – 5               | Number of columns in the search form grid |

### Show Fields

Toggle which fields appear in the search form (each is a checkbox):

| Field                   | Description                                |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Product Name            | Free-text product name/keyword search      |
| Attribute               | Filter by WooCommerce product attribute    |
| Tag                     | Filter by product tag                      |
| Pickup Location         | Location selector for pickup               |
| Drop-off Location       | Location selector for return               |
| Pickup Date             | Date picker for start of rental            |
| Drop-off Date           | Date picker for end of rental              |
| Guest                   | Number of guests selector                  |
| Quantity                | Number of units                            |
| Hour                    | Duration in hours (for hourly rentals)     |
| Night-based Calculation | Calculate rental by nights instead of days |
| Category                | Rental category dropdown                   |
| Taxonomy                | Custom taxonomy filter                     |
| Price Filter            | Price range slider                         |

### Required Fields

Mark which search fields must be filled before the form submits. Available required options: Name, Attribute, Tag, Pickup Location, Drop-off Location, Pickup Date, Drop-off Date, Category, Quantity, Taxonomy List.

### Hide Taxonomy Terms by Slug

Enter taxonomy term slugs (one per line) to exclude them from the taxonomy filter dropdown in the search form.

### Remove Categories by ID

Comma-separated category IDs to hide from the category filter. Useful for excluding internal categories from customer-facing search.

### Show Search Form in Results Page

When enabled, the search form also appears at the top of the search results page, allowing customers to refine their search.

### Search Shortcode

Use `[ovabrw_search_form]` to embed the search form on any page or widget area.