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# Searching logs using metric filters

As well as setting up metric log filters using the syntax, you can also directly search log groups for entries that match the pattern. This can be especially useful for troubleshooting or providing information on activity in your accounts.

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Select a log group from the CloudWatch console and click on the Search all button to search across all logs in the group.

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You can put the filter pattern in the search box and select a time frame in which to return matching log events. You can even create a metric filter straight from this page.

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