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the None of These Words field if you want Google to omit pages that
contain that word from your search results. You can also narrow results
by language, region, and more. After you enter all your search criteria,
click the Advanced Search button to see a list of results.
Figure.10 11
The Google Advanced Search page.
Using Search Operators
Another way to narrow your search is to enter specific search operators
in the Search field. A
search operator
is a word or symbol that has a spe-
cific function when carrying out a search. These operators tell the search
engine to follow specific instructions when it carries out the search.
Table 10.1 outlines the most commonly used search operators.
search operator
A word or symbol that has a
specific function when carrying out a search.
Table.10 1 Common Search Op
erators
Operator
Result
site:
Gets results from only the site or sites listed
inurl:
Limits the search to words contained in the URL string
allinurl:
Returns entries that contain all the words specified in the URL
intitle:
Returns entries that contain one of the specified words in the title
allintitle:
Returns entries that contain all the specified words in the title
author:
Returns entries or articles by a specific author
- (minus sign)
Excludes what follows from the query
