Searching

Searching is the quickest way to get accurate results.  Simply type a keyword, a phrase, or ask a question in the Search entry box in the Control Panel.

Results are always listed in order of relevance—the sources that best match your search words are at the top of the list.

To search for information:

1. Choose a Library at the top of the Control Panel.
    

2. Type a word, phrase, or question in the Search entry box. Use natural language if you like. See Search Tips.
    

3. Click Go or press Enter.
    

4. Click a title in the Search Results area to view information in the Workspace.
    

5. Click Next above the Search Results area to view more results.

To display other types of results:

At first, the Search Results list only encyclopedia articles. You can see what other results were found—and select another content type—at the top of the Search Results area.  

Click a button to list content relevant to your search:
 

• Encyclopedia to look up encyclopedia articles.
   

• Dictionary to look up definitions, etymology, and spelling.
   

• Thesaurus to look up alternate word choices.
   

• Images to list related photographs, diagrams, illustrations, and maps.
   

• Multimedia to list related video, audio and other presentations.
   

• Magazines to list related online magazine articles. (You must be connected to the Internet.)
   

• Web Sites to list related Web sites. (You must be connected to the Internet.)

To view results from another Library:

• Select another Library from the top of the Control Panel. The search automatically runs and the results listed are now from the new Library.

If you don't get expected results:

• When no matches are found, the Search Results area lists similar keywords. Click a keyword to re-run the search.
   

• For advice on searching, read the Search Tips in this Help.
   

• Different Libraries provide different results. If you don't get results try selecting a different Library from the top of the Control Panel.