NB. In the examples which follow, the data to be entered in the Query or Search Field of the Form are in "quotes". Don't enter the quotes. Similarly, the options to be selected are also in "quotes".
- The Advanced Search at Google has an Even More Complex Form
- Google Advanced
Search
- Think of this search form as building a key requiring all
the Words in "all these words" field as well as the Phrase in the "this exact wording or phrase" field as well
as at least one of the words (if any) in the "one or more of these words" field and excluding
any target which contains any Words in the "any of these unwanted words" field.
- One field also allows restricting to a given Internet domain. Eg. jaysweb.us
- Additional "Tools" also restrict and guide the formatting (presentation)
of the search results.
- Here is a Site Which Gives All Kinds of Hints to Let You
Do Even More Types of Searches using "Google". Googling Genealogy Style - Twelve Google Search Tips for Genealogists
- In fact, the Google Advanced Search does most of these functions
because the logic operators, which much be keyed in the single line Google form, are automatically supplied in the Advanced Search Form.
- NB. Searching a topic of high interest, or using a poorly formed Google search/query can return millions of Hits!