Searching for phrases

Though it is possible to search for a phrase such as face the music in both a Find Word and a Full Text search, for best results we recommend using a Full Text search. This is because in order to perform a successful Find Word search you need to get the form in which the phrase appears as a dictionary entry exactly right (e.g. to find face the music, you would need to type to face the music, not just face the music, to get a result). A Full Text search, covering the quoted examples as well as the defined terms, will often work without being so precise.

To search for a phrase in a Full Text search

1. Make sure the Full Text search panel is displayed (click to open it).

2. Type the full phrase into the top input box (e.g. face the music).

3. Choose your search area in the usual way.

4. Start the search by clicking .