diff --git a/help/include/filter-channels.md b/help/include/filter-channels.md
index e23c4b2c21..464ef4cb04 100644
--- a/help/include/filter-channels.md
+++ b/help/include/filter-channels.md
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
+Channels in collapsed sections will be included in your search.
+
 {start_tabs}
 
 {tab|desktop-web}
 
-1. Type the name of the channel you are looking for in the **Filter channels**
-   box below the **direct messages** section in the left sidebar.
+1. Type the name of the channel you are looking for in the **Filter left
+   sidebar** box at the top of the left sidebar.
 
 !!! keyboard_tip ""
 
diff --git a/help/include/find-dm-conversation-left-sidebar.md b/help/include/find-dm-conversation-left-sidebar.md
index 5af2fdf76f..62255e707d 100644
--- a/help/include/find-dm-conversation-left-sidebar.md
+++ b/help/include/find-dm-conversation-left-sidebar.md
@@ -1,3 +1,16 @@
-{!view-dms-left-sidebar.md!}
+DM conversations hidden under **more conversations** will be included in your
+search.
 
-1. Type the name of a participant in the conversation you're looking for.
+{start_tabs}
+
+{tab|desktop-web}
+
+1. Type the name of a participant in the conversation you're looking for in the
+   **Filter left sidebar** box at the top of the left sidebar.
+
+!!! keyboard_tip ""
+
+    You can also use the <kbd>Q</kbd> keyboard shortcut to start searching for
+    a conversation.
+
+{end_tabs}
diff --git a/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md b/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md
index 42db917316..7d89fe8875 100644
--- a/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md
+++ b/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ reference in the Zulip app to add more to your repertoire as needed.
 ## Search
 
 * **Search messages**: <kbd>/</kbd> or <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>K</kbd>
-* **Filter channels**: <kbd>Q</kbd>
+* **Filter left sidebar**: <kbd>Q</kbd>
 * **Filter users**: <kbd>W</kbd>
 
 ## Scrolling
@@ -199,7 +199,6 @@ Keyboard navigation (e.g., arrow keys) works as expected.
 * **View channel messages**: <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>V</kbd>
 * **Toggle subscription**: <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>S</kbd>
 
-
 ## Keyboard shortcuts reference
 
 A summary of the keyboard shortcuts above is available in the Zulip app.
diff --git a/help/left-sidebar.md b/help/left-sidebar.md
index cafc11a91d..520461c90b 100644
--- a/help/left-sidebar.md
+++ b/help/left-sidebar.md
@@ -27,14 +27,8 @@ where clicking on channel links in the left sidebar takes you.
 
 ## Find a direct message conversation
 
-{start_tabs}
-
-{tab|desktop-web}
-
 {!find-dm-conversation-left-sidebar.md!}
 
-{end_tabs}
-
 ## Find a channel you're subscribed to
 
 {!filter-channels.md!}
diff --git a/web/templates/keyboard_shortcuts.hbs b/web/templates/keyboard_shortcuts.hbs
index e0becef31e..15636e75cf 100644
--- a/web/templates/keyboard_shortcuts.hbs
+++ b/web/templates/keyboard_shortcuts.hbs
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
                     <td><span class="hotkey"><kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>K</kbd> or <kbd>/</kbd></span></td>
                 </tr>
                 <tr>
-                    <td class="definition">{{t 'Filter channels' }}</td>
+                    <td class="definition">{{t 'Filter left sidebar' }}</td>
                     <td><span class="hotkey"><kbd>Q</kbd></span></td>
                 </tr>
                 <tr>