The default search type is set for "the exact phrase" which will search only for the exact phrase entered. Alternatively select:
Enter a list
of words or phrases to find. Use quotation marks around phrases, put +
in front of any word or phrase that is required, and - in front of a word or
phrase to exclude it. Examples:
banana pear "apple pie"
"apple pie" -salad +"ice cream"
- "Boolean" search
Use connectors such as and and or to indicate the relationship between words or phrases in your search request. Examples:
|
apple and pear |
Both words must be present |
|
apple or pear |
Either word can be present |
|
apple w/5 pear |
Apple must occur within 5 words of pear |
|
apple not w/5 pear |
Apple must not occur within 5 words of pear |
|
apple and not pear |
Only apple must be present |
|
name contains smith |
The field name must contain smith |
Click here for more help on search requests.
3. Hit the "search button"
Codification Division, Office of Legal Affairs