| AND,
OR |
<word1> AND <word2> require
results to contain both <word1> and
<word2>.
Example: table AND
chair
<word1> OR <word2>
requires results to have either
<word1> or <word2>.
Example: printer OR copier
Note:
AND, OR are reserved words and must be
in CAPS.
|
| +<word> |
Include operator. Word prefixed by + must
appear in the results.
Multiple terms to be separated with space.
Example:
laser printer +monochrome +canon
|
| -<word> |
Exclude operator. Word prefixed by - must NOT
appear in results.
Multiple terms to be separated with space.
Example: medical
supplies -equipment -books
|
| *<word>
/ <word>* |
Wildcard. Results will match anything
before/after the placement of *.
Examples:
- consult*
- *phone
|
| "<word>"
/ "<phrase>" |
Exact match. Word or phrase in double quotes
must match EXACTLY in the results.
Example: "laser printer"
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