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# Panel filters and segments

## Filtering the panel

If your company has a large pool of panelists, filtering the panel can come in handy when you're looking for panelists with specific attributes or [panel properties](/private-panels/panel-management/panel-properties.md). It can also be used to find emails that weren't received by panelists in their inbox, i.e. bounced emails or spam complaints, discussed in our [Find bounced emails and spam complaints](/private-panels/panel-management/find-bounced-emails-and-spam-complaints.md) guide.

Here's how you can filter the panel:

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In **Panel Panelists**, click the **+ Add Filter** button.
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Select the panel property or custom panel property that you'd like to filter by from the drop-down options. A set of options will appear based on the property you choose.
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You can add multiple filters. By default, they will be joined by an AND operand but you can change this to an OR operand by clicking it.

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## Filter groups

Additionally, you can create filter groups by selecting the **+** icon next to the filter. This allows you to group filters with and/or, and compare them to other filter groups. (eg: TRUE in column A and TRUE in column B *or* TRUE in column A and TRUE in column C.)

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## Switching between panels

To switch between Panels on the **Panelists** page, click on the large bold text at the top of the page to reveal a list of your [Multiple Panels](/private-panels/panel-management/multiple-panels.md).

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## Saving a Segment

Once you've filtered the panel, you can save the filters you've created so you can use them for next time. To do this, follow the steps below:

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Click **Segments**.
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The drop-down options will appear, click **+ New Segment**.
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Type what you'd like to name the segment on the pop-up that appears at the top of the screen, then click **OK**.

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## Loading a Segment

If you have a saved filter, you can load it by following the steps below:

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In **Panel Panelists**, click the **Segments** drop-down button.
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Select the **Segment** from the drop-down options.

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**Note:** Private Panels was previously managed outside of Dscout, so you may see a different logo and URL in some places. If you have any questions, contact <support@dscout.com>.
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