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Fallout 4 - How to Tag for Search

You can tag components for search by pressing Q, RB, or R1 via Component View in Fallout 4 (FO4). Read on to learn how to use the tag for search feature to easily find what junk you need to gather specific materials.

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How to Tag for Search

Open Junk Inventory and Enter Component View with C/LB/L1

Fallout 4 - Enter Component View

Go to the Junk tab under inventory on the Pip-Boy and press C/LB/L1 to enter Component View allowing you to see the materials all of your junk will convert into.

Enter Component View Controls

Button Prompt Platform
C Button PC
PS4 - L1 Button.png PlayStation
XBOX - Left Bumper.png Xbox

Select Material and Press Q/RB/R1 to Tag for Searching

Fallout 4 - Tag Materials for Search

While in component view, select the desired material you want to look for and press Q/RB/R1 to tag for search. Once you do this, the material will have a magnifying glass next to its name. You are able to tag multiple materials for search.

Tag for Search Button Controls

Button Prompt Platform
Q Button PC
PS4 - R1 Button.png PlayStation
XBOX - Right Bumper.png Xbox

How to Search for Materials

Junk Containing the Material Have Magnifying Glass Icons

Fallout 4 - Tagged Materials in the Open World

Junk that contains the materials tagged for searching will have magnifying glass icons when you find them in the open world. Use this to quickly sort through junk you need to pick up.

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