The **List Builder** feature allows users to create, customize, and export lists of individuals or organizations based on various filters and controls. Below is a detailed explanation of the functionality or if you prefer you can watch [this overview video](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tt7bP5y7duZ6wZZpVnTL5mQOyjTtlMFD/view).
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### **Search Types and Filters**
- **Search Types**: Specify the group of people or organizations to include in the search. Options include "all persons" or other custom groupings.
- **Filters**:
- Specify more specific criteria based on the specified search type.
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### **Result Controls**
- **Group Type**:
- **Individuals**: Include individual members.
- **Organizations**: Include organizations.
- **Subtype**: Specify the type of organization (if applicable).
- **Person Categories**:
- Options include all, exclude kids, kids only, parents only, or primary only.
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### **Additional Filters**
- **No Paper Mail**: Set rules for handling individuals or organizations marked as "No Paper Mail" (e.g., Ignore or Exclude).
- **Add Spouse**: Include spouses in the results.
- **Email Addr Only**: Restrict the results to those with email addresses.
- **Include Deceased**: Optionally include deceased individuals in the results.
- **Include Inactive**: Include or exclude inactive members based on the toggle.
- **Suppress No Contact**: Automatically exclude individuals or organizations marked as "No Contact."
- **De-Duping Strategy**: Manage duplicates by:
- **By Individual**
- **By Household**
- **Allow Duplicates**
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### **Display Options**
- **Display All Rows**: Override default visibility settings to display all records in the results.
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### **Export Data Options**
1. **Export to Excel**:
- Click **Select Columns** to choose specific fields for export.
- Enter a filename for the Excel export, and click **Export** to download the file.
2. Export Type: Choose between "Formatted Table" or "Export Table."
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### **Search Management**
- **Save/Get Search**: Save current filters or load previously saved searches.
- **Clear Results**: Remove all results from the current list.
- **Remove Results**: Delete specific selections from the results list.
- **Add Results**: Append additional results to the current list.
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### **Action Buttons**
- **Assign to Tactic**: Use this to assign the selected records to a specific tactic or strategy.
- **Save to Group**: Save the filtered records into a predefined group for future reference.
- **Send Letter**: Quickly initiate a letter/email campaign for the selected records.
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### **Pagination**
- Navigate through results using pagination controls located at the bottom of the list.
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### **Other Notes**
- The tool displays the total number of records at the bottom of the results section.
- A search queue is available to manage active and saved searches.
By leveraging the **List Builder**, users can efficiently manage, refine, and export contact lists for various purposes like outreach, analysis, or reporting.
### **Note about List Builder 2**
For customers with access to **List Builder 2**, this updated interface provides an enhanced experience with advanced filtering options and a more intuitive design. Key differences include:
- **Search Wizards Panel**:
- Features an organized list of expandable filter categories, such as **Date Conditions**, **Membership Status Filters**, **Donor Status Filters**, and more, allowing for precise customization.
- **De-Duplication Strategy**:
- Enhanced de-duping strategies are now prominently displayed and easy to adjust: **By Individual**, **By Household**, or **Allow Duplicates**.
- **Streamlined Query Management**:
- The interface simplifies managing multiple searches with a clear display of the number of active searches in the queue.
- **Improved Filtering**:
- The ability to dynamically toggle and layer advanced conditions, such as **Relationship Filters** and **Geo Filters**, for more tailored results.
Customers transitioning from the original List Builder to **List Builder 2** should expect the same functionality with added ease of use and expanded options. For assistance or training on the new features, please contact your support representative.