Hi @JoanneM68
On the admin that TOP search which you are talking about is for Global search for admin,
It is not specifically for products only - if you would like to find the specific product from the backend (Admin panel) - i would suggest you to use the filter options from the product grid !
On the admin -> Go to the -> Catalog -> Products -> over here you will see all the product listed -> Click on the Filter button on the top (Above the products grid headings) -> Enter the product name in name column or product sku in product sku column -> then click on apply filters button
You will able to see the specific product which you would like to edit - then click on the edit button and you will able to edit that product and click on save button !
Hope it helps !
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