To use the ABSNet search, you can look for a
single word. Or, use the tips below to refine your search to find more
specific results.
- Look for a phrase.
For
example, type sports events to find
the exact phrase sports events. Since
the search is not case-sensitive, this is equivalent to Sports Events.
- Look for two or more words at once by using the AND operator.
For example, type sports AND
events to find documents that have both the word sports and the word events
anywhere.
- Look for synonyms or similar words by using the OR operator. Note that if you do
not use the OR operator and search
using multiple words, the words are treated as a phrase.
For example, type dogs OR
puppies to find the word dogs or the
word puppies, but not necessarily both.
- Limit your search by using the AND NOT operator to exclude words.
For example, type surfing AND NOT the
Internet to find all instances or surfing, as long as surfing is not
followed by the phrase the Internet.
- Use a single asterisk (*) to look for words that
begin with the same letters.
For example, type key* to find key, keying, keyhole, keyboard, and so on.