Our search function is designed to efficiently locate content using keywords, boolean search operators (in lower case), and quoted phrases. Here’s how it works:
Exact Phrase Search (With or Without Quotes)
When you enter multiple words—with quotes—the search treats them as an exact phrase. This means results must contain the words together, in the same order as entered.
Example:
"project updates"
Finds results where “project updates” appears exactly as that phrase.
Boolean Search Operators
You can further refine your search using these operators (must be typed in lower case):
and — Finds results containing both terms/phrases.
or — Finds results containing either term/phrase.
not — Excludes results containing the specified term/phrase.
Examples:
"project updates" and status
Finds results containing the exact phrase “project updates” as well as “status.”
"project updates" or summary
Finds results containing either the exact phrase “project updates” or “summary.”
"project updates" and not draft
Finds results with the exact phrase “project updates,” but excludes those with “draft.”
Combining Phrases and Operators
You can combine quoted and unquoted phrases using boolean operators for advanced searches. Quotes are optional, as all multi-word sequences are treated as exact phrases.
Example:
"project updates" and "year end"
Finds results containing both phrases: “project updates” and “year end.”
Using Parentheses for Grouped Searches
You can use parentheses to group terms or phrases and control the order of evaluation when combining boolean operators. This helps in building more complex search queries.
Examples:
("project updates" or "status report") and deadlineFinds results containing either the exact phrase “project updates” or “status report,” along with “deadline.”
budget and (forecast or estimate) and not draft
Finds results containing “budget” and either “forecast” or “estimate,” but excluding those with “draft.”
Tips:
Boolean operators (and, or, not) must be in lower case.
Multi-word searches are always treated as exact phrases, with or without quotes.
This behavior allows you to precisely target content and quickly find exactly what you’re looking for.