You can create any and all searches that are more complex by using Boolean operations in the search criteria. To specify these operations, you use the plus and minus signs:
•A plus sign (+) prefixed to a search term means returned objects must contain that term.
•A minus sign (-) prefixed to a search term means returned objects cannot contain that term.
You can use plus signs and minus signs on multiple terms, with or without wildcards, and in any order. When used with a quoted term, the symbol comes before the opening quotation mark.
Boolean criteria in any searches
The table below describes how Boolean criteria work in any searches.
Symbol | Description | Examples |
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Plus sign (+) |
Works like a logical AND. All returned objects must include the term with the plus sign. |
Search terms: +chief +executive This is equivalent to an all search using the same terms without plus signs. |
Search terms: +chief +executive officer |
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Minus sign (-) |
Works like a logical NOT. Returned objects cannot include the term with the minus sign. |
Search term: -officer |
Search terms: +chief +executive -officer |
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Search terms: chief executive -officer |
Boolean criteria in all searches
The table below describes how Boolean criteria work in all searches.
Symbol | Description | Examples |
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Plus sign (+) |
Works like a logical AND. Returned objects must include the term with the plus sign. |
Search terms: +chief +executive This is equivalent to an all search with the same terms without plus signs. |
Search terms: +chief +executive officer |
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Minus sign (-) |
Works like a logical NOT. Returned objects cannot include the term with the minus sign. |
Search term: -officer |
Search terms: +chief +executive -officer |
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Search terms: chief executive -officer |
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