Editing Blank Fields (section)

== Step-by-Step Instructions ==
To create a search using a blank field, follow these steps:

1. **Navigate to the Contacts Overview Page**: Click on '''Contacts''' in the main menu to go to the Contacts overview page.
2. **Initiate Advanced Search**: Click on the '''Search Contacts''' field and then select '''Advanced Search'''.
3. **Select the Field**: Click the condition dropdown to choose the field you wish to use in your blank segment. For instance, if you are searching for contacts with no last name, select '''Last Name'''.
4. **Choose the Operator**: Select the operator as '''Blank''' from the dropdown.
5. **Execute Search**: Click the '''Search''' button.

Once completed, all contacts that meet the "Blank" criteria will be displayed in the search results.

=== Save Your Search ===
After conducting your advanced search, you can save it for future use with the following steps:

1. **Reopen the Advanced Search**: Click on the '''Search Contacts''' field to reopen the Advanced Search you just created.
2. **Save the Search**: Click the '''Save as search''' button located at the bottom right.
3. **Name Your Search**: A modal will appear prompting you to name your search. Enter the name and click '''Save'''.
4. **Access Saved Searches**: Retrieve your saved searches by navigating to the '''Search Contacts''' field, then selecting '''Saved Searches'''. Click on the desired search to open it.

For more on this process, learn more about [saving your search](https://help.activecampaign.com/hc/en-us/articles/221430527).

=== Save Your Search as a Segment ===
You can also save your search as a segment for repeated use:

1. **Open Saved Search**: Click on the '''Search Contacts''' field to bring back the Advanced Search you completed.
2. **Save as Segment**: Click the '''Save as segment''' button on the bottom right.
3. **Name Your Segment**: A modal box will prompt you to enter a name for your segment. Input the name and click '''Save'''.

To further explore segment creation, please refer to the documentation on [creating segments](https://help.activecampaign.com/hc/en-us/articles/221483407).