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# Expand Filters by Default

This setting ensures that the filter search layout is displayed in an expanded state by default. If you frequently use filters, enabling this feature can enhance usability.

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#### Example: When Expand Filters by Default is Enabled

When the Lookup Selector loads, the filter search layout will be displayed in an expanded view by default.

**Default (Disabled)**

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<mark style="color:orange;">**Enabled**</mark>

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