but I have a terrible time finding the answer - even when I have seen it posted somewhere before (and yes I do try to remember to bookmark answers - smile)
Is there some best way to frame a question when searching?
Thank you!
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templework |
Is there a 'best' way to use the search function??? |
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I really do try to search for answers and help to questions before I post a request for help -
but I have a terrible time finding the answer - even when I have seen it posted somewhere before (and yes I do try to remember to bookmark answers - smile) Is there some best way to frame a question when searching? Thank you! |
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alison |
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don't ask a question - just use keywords of more than 3 letters each
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templework |
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It's trying to figure out the 'magic' word! laugh - the one that will bring up relevant results - smile
Thank you - needless to say - I will work on it! |
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alison |
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I find that all the time on google... I can't quite work out that magic combination for something I am looking for!
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templework |
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I think I speak Googlese better than I do Yuku-ese, yet!
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Kathy |
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I've learned that when searching, sometimes less is better. Though some search engines are better than others.
At work we order supplies via on online system and I can find the items that no one else can. For example, they will search for "printer cartridges" and not find what they want. I'll search for "cart". The system has the item listed as "cartridge, toner" so the first search criteria finds nothing. Using cart gets more items than I need, but it does find the item I want. Or the time, they wanted a dolly. I tried to think of other terms that could be used and found that it either under "hand" or "truck" as the system called it a hand truck.
On my board, I've found better results searching for one word rather than two. If I search for a player topic by just the first name or just the last name, I'm more likely to find the topics than when I search for the full name. I may have to try 2 or 3 times on yuku before I find what I wanted, but it's better than not finding it at all on ezboard. |
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sniksnak |
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Kathy wrote: Ain't that the frazzling truth??? |
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