Searching with Words, Phrases, or Plain Language

Searching with Words

To search for specific words, type the words separated with spaces. When you type a word without capital letters, the Verity Internet-style Query Parser searches for the word with and without capitalization. To find only the capitalized version of a word, enter the word with capitalization. When you type a word that contains punctuation, it looks for the word exactly as you typed it.

Examples of Searching with Words

Search Term Finds Pages That Contain
computer The words computer, Computer, and COMPUTER
next apple computer The words next, apple, and computer
internet-style The words internet-style, internet style, Internet-style, and Internet Style
NeXT The word NeXT but not the words next, NEXT , or Next

Searching With Phrases

To search for an exact phrase, surround the phrase with double quotation marks. A string of capitalized words is assumed to be a name and is automatically searched for as a phrase. Separate a series of names with commas. Commas aren't needed between phrases that are surrounded by quotation marks.

Examples of Searching with Phrases

Search Term Finds Pages That Contain
"modern art" The phrase modern art or Modern Art but not modern and prehistoric art
"modern art" "prehistoric art" The phrase modern art , Modern Art , MODERN ART, prehistoric art, Prehistoric Art, or PREHISTORIC ART but not modern and prehistoric art.
Modern Art The phrase Modern Art but not modern art, Modern, modern, Art, or art
"apple computer" The phrase apple computer or Apple Computer
Apple Computer The name Apple Computer but not the words apple or computer
Apple Computer,Steve Jobs "movie animation" The phrases Apple Computer, Steve Jobs and/or movie animation

Searching with Plain Language

To search with plain language, you can enter a question or concept and the Verity Internet-style Query Parser identifies the important words and searches for them. For example, enter a question such as: 
"Where is the sales office in San Francisco?"
This query produces the same results as entering:
sales office San Francisco