General Information about Internet Search Engines Search engines are used to find information on the Internet. There are over 100 free search engines that go through thousands of sites indexing information. Some are available in languages other than English.
Many sites have their own search engine for searching just their Web pages.
Definitions and Commands Most search engines offer basic and advanced search options. It is always a good idea to read the help page, as each search engine works a little differently. For basic searches, you usually enter words in a search box along with various symbols. Consult the search engine's Advanced Help page for options and tips for that site. The following search engines are just a few of the many tools available to search the Internet.