Search Tips
Search is NOT case sensitive, and it supports Boolean-style searches, as follows:
- Use “+” for a Boolean “AND” query (i.e., “green + chemistry”)
- Use “-” for a Boolean “NOT” query (i.e., “green - chemistry”)
- Use “OR” for a Boolean “OR” query (i.e., “green OR chemistry”)
1 and 2:
Search Boxes. Enter search terms in either box.
Search box 1 has “suggest as you type” functionality. As you enter text, search term suggestions will appear.
On the Search Results screen, search box 2 will display the search term you entered to get the results being displayed.
3:
Not finding it? Allows you to limit your search to ACS Publications, C&EN Online, the ACS Network, or CAS.
You currently can’t filter by file format and content area simultaneously.
![Screenshot of basic Search page](/content/acs/en/help/search-tips/_jcr_content/articleContent/columnbootstrap_0/column0/image.scale.medium.1399.jpg/1372231328190.jpg)
![predictive search screenshot](/content/acs/en/help/search-tips/_jcr_content/articleContent/columnbootstrap_0/column0/image_1.img.jpg/1372231436107.jpg)
![Screenshot of Advanced Search page](/content/acs/en/help/search-tips/_jcr_content/articleContent/columnbootstrap_0/column0/image_0.scale.medium.1399.jpg/1372231060485.jpg)