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The Boolean Operators greatly influence the result of your search. Please consult the Rules for Interpreting Queries for more explanation.

Nested Queries:

To influence the Boolean Operators, you can make use of parentheses "(" and ")" to nest query terms within other query terms.

Example:

Search Term

Finds Pages That Contain:

"mousetrap OR mouse AND trap"
mouse and trap in the same text or mousetrap

Title:

mouse or rat in the same text as trap

Further Reading

: Performing a Search

What is a search?
: Entering search criteria
: Search Basics
: About Text Searches
: Advanced Search Tips

Rules for Interpreting Queries
: Nested Queries