
  This is the pull down menu for SEARCHING the
Argus Restaurant Database.  Searching allows you
to easily scan the Database for restaurants that
meet certain characteristics.

  Before you start a search, all restaurants in
the Database are displayed in the one-line list-
ing.  If you decide that you only want restaurants
with certain characteristics to appear in the
listing (e.g. Italian restaurants, restaurants in
Cambridge, restaurants that can accomodate business
meetings, etc.) you just have to plug your choices
into the Database through a search.

  The two entries on the search menu show you that 
you can either start or continue a search (by using
Alt-S), or back up one step in your search (using
the Escape key).  Once you are familiar with these
keys, you do not have to pull down the menu to
activate the choices....you can simply type Alt-S
from the one-line listing to begin or continue a
search, or hit Escape to remove a search criterion.

  If you type Alt-S you will bring up a menu of
categories (Cuisine, City, Atmosphere, Price Range,
etc.) from which to choose.  After you choose a
category, you will see a menu of characteristics
within the category (BBQ, Chinese, Italian, etc.)
from which to select.

  If you hit the Escape key after you've begun a
search, the last characteristic you added to your
search will be removed.  For example, if you have
already selected two characteristics:  Italian,
and in Cambridge, and have pulled up the restau-
rants that meet those characteristics, hitting the
Escape key will remove your last choice (Cambridge)
and the Database will display simply all of the
Italian restaurants.

  If you need help beyond what is provided here,
please call our Helpline at 617-674-2359 during
regular business hours, and we will be happy to
assist you.        
         

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