Google Advanced Search

While the advantage of Google has always been viewed as an example of searching simplicity, its developers recognize the need for search precision functionality when needed.

Recently we reported that Google began implementing the ability to use Boolean searching within the Google interface. Google also has an Advanced search that offers some limited options for refining a search by using preset search boxes to assist users. These preset search boxes offer a guided way for achieving the same results as with using Boolean Operators, double quotes, filters, etc. For example, “All These Words” equals the “AND” Boolean Operator, “Any of These Words” equals the “OR” Boolean Operator.

Unfortunately, these options are not quickly found when doing a Google search. To get to it, click on the Settings in the right lower corner of the Google search screen and then on Advanced Search.

You can also bookmark the direct URL (https://www.google.com/advanced_search) for easy access.

Simply fill out the search box and then use another set of options to narrow your search down by Language, Region and other criteria.