Google Search

Better searches. Better results.

Here are some nifty modifiers to type in your Google search box to refine your google searches and get the best results.

Exact phrase:" "

What it does: searches for an exact phrase.

What to type: "one small step for man."

What you'll get: results that include the exact phrase "one small step for man."

Excluded Words: -

What it does: excludes search results with a particular word or phrase.

What to type: bass -voice

What you'll get: results about bass that are not related to fish.

Similar Words: ~

What it does: searches for a word and all its synonyms.

What to type: ~mobile phone

What you'll get: results with the word "phone," as well as "cell","wireless", ect.

Multiple Words: OR

What it does: searches for web pages that include either word

What to type: vacation Florida or Georgia

What you'll get: results with the word "vacation" and either "Florida" or "Georgia"

Numerical Ranges...

What it does: searches for a range of numbers

What to type: Cars 1940...1952

What you'll get: results about fashion design during this time period.

Find Meanings:define:

What it does: define: table

What you'll get: links to definitions of the word "table"

Site Specific: site:

What it does: searches only particular websites

What to type: global warming site: edu

What you'll get: references to global warming found on .edu websites

Math Answers: 1+1

What it does: basic calculator functions

What to type: 4+7, 30% of 55, sqrt(4), 20^2 ect

What you'll get: the answer

Conversions: cm in inches

What it does: converts units of measurements

What to type: 28C in F, $ in pounds, mph in speed of light

What you'll get: the converted answer

Linked pages: link:

What it does: searches for web pages that link to a particular website

WHat to type: link: www.nick.com

What you'll get: websites that link to nickelodeon's website