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description: Choose how Salesforce Maps queries records. SOQL, the default, returns up to three records per object and works well for smaller datasets. SOSL returns a broader range of results (up to 100 records across the search) and performs better for large datasets.
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# Select a Search Method for Salesforce Maps

Choose how Salesforce Maps queries records. SOQL, the default, returns up to three records per object and works well for smaller datasets. SOSL returns a broader range of results (up to 100 records across the search) and performs better for large datasets.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>Lightning Experience</strong> and <strong>Salesforce Classic</strong></td></tr><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>Professional</strong>, <strong>Enterprise</strong>, <strong>Performance</strong>, <strong>Unlimited</strong>, and <strong>Developer</strong> Editions</td></tr></tbody></table>

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            <td data-label="User Permissions Needed" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" headers="d4562e74 ">To configure the search method:</td>
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1. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Installed Packages, and then select **Installed Packages**.
2. Find the Salesforce Maps package, and then click **Configure**.
3. Open the global preferences settings.
4. Set the search method.
    - For smaller datasets, select **SOQL**.
    - For large datasets, select **SOSL**.
5. Save.