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-[[File:Magnifying_glass_01.svg|thumb|Magnifying_glass_01]] [[file:Search_box_monobook.PNG|right|thumb|Search_box_monobook]] [[file:Search_box_vector.PNG|right|thumb|Search_box_vector]] [[file:Search_page.PNG|thumb|Search_page]] [[file:"_namespace_has_been_selected._You_can_prepend_search_terms_with_"local:"_to_limit_results_to_locally_uploaded_files.|thumb|"_namespace_has_been_selected._You_can_prepend_search_terms_with_"local:"_to_limit_results_to_locally_uploaded_files.]] [[file:Wiki_search_namespaces.png|thumb|Wiki_search_namespaces]] {{Short description|Guide on how to search within MediaWiki}}
+[[File:Magnifying glass 01.svg|thumb]] [[File:Search box vector.PNG|thumb]] [[File:Search box monobook.PNG|thumb]] [[File:Search page.PNG|thumb]] Help:Searching
-'''Help:Searching''' is a guide to assist users in effectively utilizing the search functionality within [[MediaWiki]]-based websites. This guide covers the basics of searching, advanced search options, and tips for refining search results.
+Searching is a fundamental feature of any mediawiki-based platform, allowing users to find specific content within the vast array of articles and pages. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to effectively use the search functionality in MediaWiki, including tips and tricks for advanced searching.
 == Basic Searching ==
-To perform a basic search, enter your query into the search box typically located at the top right corner of the page. Press "Enter" or click the search icon to view the results. The search engine will return a list of pages that contain the terms you entered.
 == Advanced Searching ==
-* '''Prefix search''': Use the "prefix:" keyword to limit the search to pages that start with a specific prefix. For example, "prefix:Help" will return pages that start with "Help".
+For more precise results, MediaWiki offers advanced search options. These can be accessed by clicking on the "Advanced" link next to the search box.
-* '''Exact phrase''': Enclose your search terms in double quotes to search for an exact phrase. For example, searching for "exact phrase" will return pages containing that exact sequence of words.
-* '''Excluding terms''': Use a minus sign (-) before a word to exclude pages containing that word. For example, "search -term" will return pages that contain "search" but not "term".
+=== Boolean Operators ===
-* '''Wildcard search''': Use an asterisk (*) as a wildcard to represent any number of characters. For example, "search*" will return pages containing words that start with "search".
 == Search Filters ==
-== Search Tips ==
+MediaWiki allows users to filter search results by namespace, category, and other criteria. This is particularly useful in large wikis with diverse content.
-== Related Pages ==
+=== Namespace Filtering ===
 * [[Help:Contents]]
-* [[Help:Navigation]]
+* [[Help:Categories]]
 * [[Help:Namespaces]]
-[[Category:MediaWiki help]]
+{{Help}}
-{{Help navigation}}
+[[Category:MediaWiki Help]]

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[[File:Magnifying_glass_01.svg|thumb|Magnifying_glass_01]] [[file:Search_box_monobook.PNG|right|thumb|Search_box_monobook]] [[file:Search_box_vector.PNG|right|thumb|Search_box_vector]] [[file:Search_page.PNG|thumb|Search_page]] [[file:"_namespace_has_been_selected._You_can_prepend_search_terms_with_"local:"_to_limit_results_to_locally_uploaded_files.|thumb|"_namespace_has_been_selected._You_can_prepend_search_terms_with_"local:"_to_limit_results_to_locally_uploaded_files.]] [[file:Wiki_search_namespaces.png|thumb|Wiki_search_namespaces]] {{Short description|Guide on how to search within MediaWiki}}
{{Help page}}

'''Help:Searching''' is a guide to assist users in effectively utilizing the search functionality within [[MediaWiki]]-based websites. This guide covers the basics of searching, advanced search options, and tips for refining search results.

== Basic Searching ==
To perform a basic search, enter your query into the search box typically located at the top right corner of the page. Press "Enter" or click the search icon to view the results. The search engine will return a list of pages that contain the terms you entered.

== Advanced Searching ==
MediaWiki offers several advanced search options to help users find more specific information:

* '''Prefix search''': Use the "prefix:" keyword to limit the search to pages that start with a specific prefix. For example, "prefix:Help" will return pages that start with "Help".
* '''Exact phrase''': Enclose your search terms in double quotes to search for an exact phrase. For example, searching for "exact phrase" will return pages containing that exact sequence of words.
* '''Excluding terms''': Use a minus sign (-) before a word to exclude pages containing that word. For example, "search -term" will return pages that contain "search" but not "term".
* '''Wildcard search''': Use an asterisk (*) as a wildcard to represent any number of characters. For example, "search*" will return pages containing words that start with "search".

== Search Filters ==
MediaWiki allows users to filter search results by namespace. This can be particularly useful when looking for specific types of content, such as [[Help:Namespace|Help pages]], [[Template:Template|Templates]], or [[Category:Category|Categories]].

== Search Tips ==
* Use specific and relevant keywords to improve the accuracy of your search results.
* Check the spelling of your search terms to ensure they are correct.
* Use advanced search options to narrow down your results.
* Explore related pages and links to find additional information.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Help:Contents]]
* [[Help:Navigation]]
* [[Help:Namespaces]]
* [[Help:Categories]]
* [[Help:Templates]]

[[Category:MediaWiki help]]
[[Category:Search]]

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