Windows 7 / Getting Started

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Searching from the Search box

Click the Search box and type the word or phrase you want to hunt for. This need not be in the form of a question. In fact, words such as how, do, I, what, is, why, the, a, an, and other words that appear in virtually all pages are largely ignored. You're not asking a person (or the Internet) a question here. You're asking it to show you pages that contain a particular word or phrase. The more specific you make that word or phrase, the better the results will be.

After you type the word or phrase, press Enter or click the magnifying glass. The search results from your default search provider appear in the main document area where all Web pages appear.

To try the same search on a different search provider, click the arrow next to the Search box and choose the search provider you want to try. It's simple. Try your search on a few search providers. Try several searches. You'll get the hang of it in no time.

Just remember that if you get far too many search results, your best bet is to try to be more specific in your search. For example, if you're looking for parts for a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible, don't search for cars or Ford or Mustang or Mustang parts. Search for 1966 Ford Mustang convertible parts. If you're looking for Swarovski Crystal rhinestone wholesalers, don't search for one or two of those words. Search for Swarovski Crystal rhinestone wholesalers. Remember, the more specific the search, the fewer and better the search results.