how to search the forums

I know it sounds ridiculous, but it's as if it's only allowing me to ask a question, such as this ❓⁉️

It can be hard to sift through so much information at once. I know it's easier to just ask whatever it is you want to ask about. But... when everyone starts a new thread any time they have a question, things get congested and even more confusing. Using the search function is easy. Here, let me...