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** For example, '''to search people''', change the Namespace to "Person". ** For example, '''to search people''', change the Namespace to "Person".
-* If you search on Keywords and/or Title but no other fields, Talk pages will be included in the search. Otherwise, they won't be.+* If you search on '''Keywords''' and/or '''Title''' but no other fields, '''Talk''' pages will be included in the search. Otherwise, they won't be.
* Unless you have checked '''Exact, close, & partial''' matches, you can sort pages by '''title''' or '''date modified'''. * Unless you have checked '''Exact, close, & partial''' matches, you can sort pages by '''title''' or '''date modified'''.

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Instructions

  • Limit your search to a particular type of page by clicking on the Namespace drop-down.
    • Additional search fields are available when searching specific namespaces.
    • For example, to search people, change the Namespace to "Person".
  • If you search on Keywords and/or Title but no other fields, Talk pages will be included in the search. Otherwise, they won't be.
  • Unless you have checked Exact, close, & partial matches, you can sort pages by title or date modified.
  • If you are signed in, search pages you are watching or not watching by clicking Watched or Unwatched.
  • Recent edits you've made that haven't been indexed yet are listed on the left.
  • More search tips