If you know a work item ID, you can easily retrieve the
work item. You can also search by text string.
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To retrieve a specific work item, enter the work item ID
in the quick search field at the top of the navigation pane. The work
item opens in the work item editor. You can also enter text in the
same field. If only one work item contains the matching text, that
work item opens in the work item editor. Otherwise, the matching work
items appear beneath the field. Select one of the work items to open
it.