Here are some nifty modifiers to type in your Google search box to refine

your searches and get the best results.

"  "

What it does: Searches for an exact phrase

What to type: "one small step for man"

What you'll get: Results that include the exact phrase "one small step for man"

What it does: Defines a word or phrase

What to type: define: plethora

What you'll get: links to definitions of the words "plethora"

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What it does: Excluded search results with particular word or phrase

What to type: bass-fishing

What you'll get: Results about bass that are not related to fishing

What it does: Searches only particular websites

What to type: global warming site:edu

What you'll get: references to global worming found on .edu websites

~

What it does: Searches for a word and all its synonyms

What to type: ~mobile phone

What you'll get: Results with the word "phone," As well as "Cell," "Cellular," "Wireless," etc.

What it does: Searches for WebPages that link to a particular website

What to type: link.umich.edu

What you'll get: Websites that link to the University of Michigan website

OR

What it does: Searches for WebPages that include either word

What to type: Vacation London OR Paris

What you'll get: Results with the word "Vacation" and either "London" or "Paris"

What it does: Basic calculator Functions

What to type: 4+7,30% of 55, 20^2,Sqrt(4),etc.

What you'll get: The answer

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What it does: Searches for a range of numbers What to type: Willie Mays 1950 ... 1960

What you'll get: Results about Willie Mays during this time period

What it does: Converts units of measure

What to type: cm in foot, 28C in F,$ in pound, days in fortnight, miles in league , mph in speed of lights, etc

What you'll get: The converted answer