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.