If you use the space key, the quick search appears and you can use some chars to filter the search results:

> search for attributes and properties on copper and other ODB objects

! search for components e.g. type the reference or a part of the reference

? search for attributes e.g. the mount type

$ serach for layer names, you can activate them or deacitvate it without scrolling in the layerlist

% serach for nets, use net name or part of them to find the relevant net and select/highlight them 

Note: Quick search is available in V17 and preview beta version! This feature replace the old metro style menu and is available by pressing the space key on the keyboard.