Search tips from Google.
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 05/31/2014 10:26 AM
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1) Define a word.
Type the word define: before the word.
2) Search for words in exact order.
Type the phrase in qoutation marks.
3) Search for related words.
Put the worm-like tilde (~) in front of the search term.
4) Exclude certain words.
After you enter your desired search terms, add a minus sign (-) followed by the words you want excluded.
5) Search within a range of prices.
First type in your term. Then separate the lowest and highest prices you're willing to pay with two periods (..).
6) Search within a web site.
Type "site:" followed by the URL of the website you'd like to search. Then add your search terms.
7) Fill in the blanks.
Enter your search terms using asterisks as stand-ins for the unknowns. Google will fill in the blanks with possibilities.
Search by file type to find other PowerPoints. Enter your search terms followed by "filetype:PPT."
9) Set a timer.
Type "set timer for" into the search bar and a Google timer will appear as the first result. Enter the time you want in hours, minutes or seconds and start the timer. Google will start beeping at you when your time runs out.
10) Do math.
Type in an equation and Google will give you the answer on its calculator.
11) Convert Currency.
Type in the name of the currency you currently own, add "to" and then type in the name of the currency you need to get.
12) Find a GIF.
Go to Google Images. Click "Search tools" and then "Type." Then check off "Animated."
13) Search by Title.
Type "intitle:" then the term you want. This will ensure the specified term is in the title of all the webpages in your results.
14) Make Google flip out.
Type "do a barrel roll" and hit enter.
Type the word define: before the word.
2) Search for words in exact order.
Type the phrase in qoutation marks.
3) Search for related words.
Put the worm-like tilde (~) in front of the search term.
4) Exclude certain words.
After you enter your desired search terms, add a minus sign (-) followed by the words you want excluded.
5) Search within a range of prices.
First type in your term. Then separate the lowest and highest prices you're willing to pay with two periods (..).
6) Search within a web site.
Type "site:" followed by the URL of the website you'd like to search. Then add your search terms.
7) Fill in the blanks.
Enter your search terms using asterisks as stand-ins for the unknowns. Google will fill in the blanks with possibilities.
Search by file type to find other PowerPoints. Enter your search terms followed by "filetype:PPT."
9) Set a timer.
Type "set timer for" into the search bar and a Google timer will appear as the first result. Enter the time you want in hours, minutes or seconds and start the timer. Google will start beeping at you when your time runs out.
10) Do math.
Type in an equation and Google will give you the answer on its calculator.
11) Convert Currency.
Type in the name of the currency you currently own, add "to" and then type in the name of the currency you need to get.
12) Find a GIF.
Go to Google Images. Click "Search tools" and then "Type." Then check off "Animated."
13) Search by Title.
Type "intitle:" then the term you want. This will ensure the specified term is in the title of all the webpages in your results.
14) Make Google flip out.
Type "do a barrel roll" and hit enter.
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