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Boolean Searching


AND, OR and NOT are Boolean operators you can add to your keyword searches. These operators aren't interpreted as search terms and instead tell the database how to search your keywords. Boolean operators can allow you to build a single, powerful search that does the work of many. This can save you a ton of time.

Use the next link at the bottom of the page to start learning about boolean operators.