Search Syntax in Full-Text Searches

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The following list outlines basic rules for formulating queries:

  • Searches are not case-sensitive, so you can type your search in uppercase or lowercase characters.
  • You can search for any combination of letters (a–z) and numbers (0–9). You cannot search for the following reserved words: and, near, not, or.
  • Punctuation marks such as the period (.), colon (:), semicolon (;), comma (,), and hyphen (-) are ignored during a search.
  • Group the elements of your search using double quotation marks ("") or parentheses (). You cannot search for quotation marks.

If you are searching for a file name with an extension, you should group the entire string in double quotation marks ("Filename.ext"). Otherwise, the search will treat the period as an OR operator.

See Also

Using Full-Text Search | Navigation Using Shortcut Keys | Finding Information in Help

 Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2004

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