What are some basic search tips to improve my search?
The basics: To search CNN.com, enter a few descriptive keywords at the top or bottom of this or any CNN.com page. Once you enter your search, you have the option to drill down into either Web, news, or video search results. The search only returns Web pages or stories that contain all the words in your query, refining or narrowing your search is as simple as adding more words to the search terms you have already entered. CNN.com’s site search is designed to be simple and easy for our users. If you don’t find your search term right away, use these tips to try to refine your search. The more words you type in, the more specific the results will be. You also run the chance of narrowing down your query too much. Put double-quotes around phrases that you want to find. For example, if you’re searching for the specific phrase George W. Bush, type in “George W. Bush”. Always double-check your spelling if no results are returned. If no results are returned, review the terms that you entered to
