Asana Search Returns Inconsistent Results for Project Keywords
Asana search does not reliably return results when querying specific keywords within project names, creating unpredictable discovery behavior. This inconsistency undermines trust in the search feature and forces users to manually browse for projects. Reliable search is a baseline expectation for any project management tool.
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