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Advanced SearchOnce you know the basics of search, you might want to try Advanced Search, which offers numerous options for making your searches more precise and getting more useful results. With Advanced Search, you can:
Here are some advanced tips to help you maximize the effectiveness of your search: "OR" SearchTo find pages that include either of two search terms, add an uppercase OR between the terms. For example, here's how to search for regulations dealing with alcohol or tobacco. Number Range SearchTo search for documents or items that contain numbers within a range, type your search term and the range of numbers separated by two periods (".."). You can set ranges for weights, dimensions, prices (dollar currencies only), and so on. Be sure to specify a unit of measurement or some other indicator of what the number range represents. For example, to search for a TTB form between 5100 and 5200, type the following: Date Range SearchYou can search for documents that contain dates that fall within a time frame. To use date range search, type the following:
Do not add a space between the search operator and the date range. The dates could be in either of the following formats:
For example, to search for a document about Wine Regulations that was modified within a specific two-year period, type the following: Search Cheat SheetFor quick cheat sheets that you can print out and save for later, go to Print-and-save Search Cheat Sheet. |