Along with the chart component, dashboards in Dynamics CRM 2011 can also include the list component. The list component is used to show CRM data in a tabular format. Sometimes, the list of data being presented can go over the 50 or 250 record display limit, and you will need to search for the information you are looking for.
Carry out the following steps in order to complete this recipe:
Select the Dashboards link from the Workplace area.
If it is not currently showing, select the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Overview dashboard. There should be a list located near the bottom right of this dashboard with the title My Activities, as shown in the following screenshot:
Move your mouse cursor over to the input box that says Search for records; this is the search criteria box. You will notice a tooltip appear that says Use asterisk (*) wildcard character to search...