Advanced Search Instructions

You can increase the accuracy of your searches by adding operators that fine-tune your keywords. The options listed on this page can be entered directly into any search box on the site.

"Or" Searches

By default, the engine implies the logical "OR" operator. To retrieve pages that include either word A or word B, just enter the words with a space in between, it also excepts using the word or. Plural forms and tense variations are automatically accounted for so this method catches the most results.

For example, to find the word server or the word processor, but not necessarily both, just type:

"And" Searches

Look for two or more words at once by using the AND operator. 

For example, to find documents that have both the word server and the word processor anywhere, use:

 Exclusionary "And Not" Searches

Limit your search by using the AND NOT operator to exclude words.

For example, to find all instances of server , where processor is not also found.

Phrase Searches

Search for complete phrases by enclosing them in quotation marks. Words enclosed in double quotes ("like this") will appear together in all results exactly as you have entered them. Phrase searches are especially useful when searching for titles or proper names.

For example, to find all instances of the exact phrase "server processor"