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Boolean search operators

Combine search terms with AND, OR, brackets, quotes and * to broaden or narrow your search.

Written by Bee Keeper

Use these operators in the search bar on People to broaden or narrow your search.

Operator

What it does

Example

AND or +

Results must include every term

software AND engineer

OR or |

Results include at least one of the terms

python OR ruby

( )

Groups terms so they're combined first

software AND (engineer OR developer)

" "

Matches an exact phrase

"marketing manager"

*

Matches variations of a word

admin* finds administrator, administration and more

Tips

  • Use quotes only when you're sure of the exact phrase, or you'll miss results.

  • With *, cut the word where the variations start: manag* includes manager and managing, but manage* doesn't include managing.

  • Combine operators with filters such as location or connection strength. See Search people and companies.

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