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A Boolean search request consists of a group of words or phrases linked by connectors (such as AND or OR) that indicate the relationship between them. The following table includes examples of Boolean search requests.
Search request |
Meaning |
apple AND pear |
Both words must be present. |
apple OR pear |
Either word can be present. |
apple w/5 pear |
"Apple" must occur within five words of "pear." |
apple AND NOT pear |
The word"apple" must be present and the word "pear" must not appear. |
sender contains smith |
The sender field must contain the word "smith." |
mail(sales@onecorp.com) |
Email must include the address "sales@onecorp.com." |
mail(t*@onecorp.com) |
Email must include any email account beginning with "t" at onecorp.com. |
apple w/5 xfirstword |
"Apple" must occur in the first five words. |
apple w/5 xlastword |
"Apple" must occur in the last five words. |
creditcard(1234 5678 1234 5678) |
The specified credit-card number must occur. |