Overview of SearchScope of Search
At
its simplest, a query can be just a word or a phrase. But with the tips
on this page, you can expand the focus of your query to give you more
complete results. These tips will get you started with basic query
language and acquaint you with the full power of Microsoft Index Server.
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Look for words with the same prefix. For example, in
your query form type key* to find key, keying,
keyhole, keyboard, and so on.
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Refine your queries with the AND NOT
keywords to exclude certain text from your search. For example, if
you want to find all instances of surfing but not the
Net, write the following query:
surfing AND NOT the Net
- Add the OR keyword to find all instances of
either one word or another, for example:
Abbott OR Costello
This query finds all pages that mention Abbott or Costello or
both.
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Submitting a Search
Basic Instructions
 Type your search (phrase, keywords etc.) into one or more
fields.
The AND/OR/NOT boxes are applied to the word or phase that is
entered in the following field(s).
AND is the default relationship between each field.
On the RESULTS page you can search within your results.
You can modify your existing search criteria by clicking on
the 'New Search' button.
See the topics directly below for more detailed
explanations, instructions and examples.
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Exact Phrase Searches
To search for an Exact Phrase simply type the phrase. You do not need to add
quotes, just enter in the phrase you want to find. Search will return
results that contain at least one occurrence of the exact string of
words you entered in the exact order you entered them, EXCEPT in some
cases common words like a, and, the, etc. Fortunately, Search is not
case sensitive under any circumstances, nor is it affected by
punctuation in exact phrase searches.
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Keyword Searches (Any Words, All
Words)
Keyword searching is also possible.
An All Words query will return results containing at least one
occurrence of every single one of the keywords you
enter. Simply type AND between each word.
An Any Words query is much less specific and will return
results containing at least one occurrence of at least one of the
keywords you enter. Simply type AND between each word. This is the least specific type of
search. If you are having trouble getting results for your query, use an
Any Words query.
Remember: Search is not case sensitive under any
circumstances, so you don't need to worry about
capitalization.
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Advanced Boolean Searches
Boolean searching is used mostly by advanced searchers
with specific information needs. Search supports the
standard Boolean operators: And; Or; Not.
Search is not case sensitive: you can type your query in
uppercase or lowercase.
You may search for any word except for those in the exception
list (for English, this includes a, an, and, as, and other common
words). Words in the exception list are ignored during a search. (Words
in the exception list are treated as placeholders in Exact Phrase
searches.)
Punctuation marks such as the period (.), colon (:), semicolon
(;), and comma (,) are ignored during a search.
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Refining Your SearchSearch within
Results
Search within Results provides a quick and simple way to drill down within
the search results set.
On your first
search, you could enter a fairly simple query term: the Author, Title,
Subject, Keyword and/or Date. When
results are returned and displayed you can type a word or phase in the
Search-within-Results field (upper right hand corner of the results
page). Search will scan the result records for any occurrence of the
text you entered.
You can repeat the process as many times as needed until you have the
result set that meets your requirements.
You can click on the
RESTORE button to re-display the results of your original search or you
can modify your existing search criteria by clicking on the 'New Search'
button.
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