OR, and NOT If you want to refine your search a little, you can use special search operators in your search criteria to get more specific. AND searches for documents that have both words in it. OR searches for documents that have either word in it. NOT eliminates documents where the word is found. Using Parentheses and Quote Marks Use parentheses or quote marks to specify the order of evaluation to the search engine.
Parentheses determine how ANDs and ORs are treated.
Words within parentheses are considered as a unit, and are considered first. Quotation Marks are searched for literally. Using Wildcards Wildcards are used to perform searches based on incomplete words or phrases. This page is owned and operated by the Air Force Association. This site is updated regularly.