7 Digital Search Skill Tips
Assuming the use of Google as a search engine while using Google Chrome.
Tip 1: Search within a webpage or document
Use the find bar to locate a specific word or phrase on a webpage. You can use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+F (Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS) and ⌘+F (Mac) to quickly open the find bar.
Tip 2: Use OR within a search query
Find pages that might use one of several words.
Tip 3: Use search to get number conversions
Use Google to quickly convert units.
Tip 4: Use Image search 'Search tools' to find images that can be reused
Use the 'Search tools' menu after doing an image search to filter results by usage rights.
Tip 5: Search within a specific site
Get results from certain sites or domains.
Tip 6: Search for related pages
Find sites that are similar to a web address you already know.
Tip 7: Use Web search 'Search tools' to find digital content posted within a certain time bracket
Use the 'Search tools' menu after doing a web search to filter results by date.