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Topics containing the word
NWD, but not the word
NWC
nwd NOT nwcThe first term without
the second term
Topics containing the word
user within eight words of the
word menu
user NEAR menuBoth terms in the same
topic, close together
NOTE The |, &, and ! characters do not work as Boolean operators. You must use
AND (also +), OR, and NOT (also -).
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Provides a structure so you can always see where you are in Help and
quickly jump to other topics.
Index Tab
Displays an alphabetical list of keywords related to the topics listed on the
Contents tab.
Accesses information quickly when you already know the name of a feature,
command, or operation, or when you know what action you want the
program to perform.
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