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title: "New in LexWorkplace: January 2026"
slug: "new-in-lexworkplace-january-2026"
updated: 2026-03-26T01:01:36Z
published: 2026-03-26T01:01:36Z
canonical: "help.lexworkplace.com/new-in-lexworkplace-january-2026"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.lexworkplace.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# New in LexWorkplace: January 2026

> [!NOTE]
> New in LexWorkplace
> 
> January 15, 2026

## In This Release

- Multiple Upgrades of LexWorkplace Search
- Updated LexWorkplace Launcher

Our first update in 2026 makes improvements to both Search and the LexWorkplace launcher.

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## Upgrades to LexWorkplace Search

In prior updates, we’ve released [Advanced Search](/v1/docs/search-advanced) and [Smart Search](/v1/docs/smart-search). This update includes a number of improvements to user experience with LexWorkplace’s overall search and, in particular, the *search results.*

#### Search Result Tabs

Now, when performing a Search in LexWorkplace, results will be available across four tabs:

- Documents
- Emails
- Matter Notes
- All

This functionality replaces the former ‘Include’ drop-down menu on the left navigation within Search. Now users do not need to specify which type of content they’re searching for (Documents, Emails, Notes). Users can simply navigate to the appropriate tab to see just those results.

![Search results for 'agreement' showing signed documents and relevant details.](https://cdn.document360.io/cc24f28e-6bf8-4cc0-b7cd-519f8d33e693/Images/Documentation/lex_search_tabs.png)

#### Search Results Layout Improvement

We’ve also improved the layout of Search results, making them easier to quickly interpret.

We’ve increased line spacing and added keylines to help visually identify each element of search results.

#### Document Search Mode

When searching for Documents specifically, users can specify the *mode* of Document Search:

- Document Name + Content
- Document Name (Only)

This functionality was previously available under the ‘Include’ drop-down.

#### Search by File Type/Extension

You can now search by File Type/Extension, such as limiting your search to only Word documents (DOC/DOCX), PDF documents, Excel workbooks (XLS/XLSX), and so forth.

![Search interface for LexWorkplace with options for file type and document search mode.](https://cdn.document360.io/cc24f28e-6bf8-4cc0-b7cd-519f8d33e693/Images/Documentation/lex_search_file_ext.png)

#### Collapsible Top Maters

LexWorkplace has always shown the *Top Matters* at the top of each search result page, indicating to users which matters have the most “hits” for that particular search.

With this update, the Top Matters box is now collapsible and will remember how you left it (expanded or collapsed).

![Overview of top matters with document counts displayed in a search results table.](https://cdn.document360.io/cc24f28e-6bf8-4cc0-b7cd-519f8d33e693/Images/Documentation/lex_search_collapse.png)

## Launcher Redesign

We’ve redesigned the LexWorkplace Launcher to be both more aesthetically pleasing and useful.

![LexWorkplace launcher interface displaying recent documents and quick links for users.](https://cdn.document360.io/cc24f28e-6bf8-4cc0-b7cd-519f8d33e693/Images/Documentation/new_launcher_image(1).png)

Of note in the new LexWorkplace Launcher:

- You will continue to see LexWorkplace upload/download activity as you have in the past.
- The new Launcher also includes a number of *Quick Links* to help users get to what they need—faster.