Use Google

Most of us use Google almost every day. But for those who are new to Google (or maybe even the Internet), this how-to page will show your way around Google! But for those who have been to Google, here's how you get the most out of it.

Method 1
Here's how you get to Google:
 * 1) Make a new tab or window and type in www.google.com or http://www.google.com (either one makes the same results).
 * 2) Press Enter/Return or click on the arrow at the right of the address box.
 * 3) You're there! You can start searching on the web or look at the other features that Google has!

Method 2
Use this method only if you are searching (and only if you use Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox), not if you're actually going to the home page.
 * 1) [[Image:P1000159_667.JPG|thumb|Type the keyword(s) in this toolbar.]]Type in the word(s) that you are searching for in the box and click on the blue magnifying glass on the right or press Enter/Return.
 * 2) Your search results will appear right after you click on the magnifying glass or press Enter/Return.

About the Web
The web has a search engine which is used to help you find what you want to find on the Internet. There are some extra features to it, too. Read on to see what they are.

Searching Google

 * 1) Once you get to Google, type in the word(s) that you are searching for. Once you are done, you can press Enter/Return or click on Google Search.
 * 2) When you press the Enter/Return or click on Google Search, it'll have search results. If the results you're looking for doesn't have the right results, then keep looking through pages until you find the right page!

Quotation Marks
Putting some/all of your search phrase in quotes means that Google will search for pages that contain that whole phrase. For example, if you entered chocolate cookies, without quotes, Google would find any pages containing the word chocolate or the word cookies (but pages with both words do end up higher in the results). However, if you surrounded it with quotes (e.g "chocolate cookies"), it would search only for pages that contain that whole phrase. Remember that "chocolate cookies" is not "cookies chocolate"; it will search for the words in a specific order.

Numbers and Equations
Once you have gotten onto Google, you can enter expressions or conversions in the search bar and Google will do the rest for you.

Expressions

 * 1)  Simply type the expression (such as 3+5) into the search bar and hit enter. For square roots, use the word "sqrt".  For example, to calculate the square root of 81, you would enter sqrt81.

Conversions

 * 1)  Enter the number and unit (13 miles for example) and then "in (unit to convert to)" So if you wanted "13 miles in kilometers", you would "Google" that phrase and it would give you the conversion.

"I'm Feeling Lucky" Button
The "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is another feature on the web. For more information, keep reading!
 * 1)  It is similar to a regular Google search, but it's a little different.  The only similar thing about those two is that you can type the keyword(s) in the toolbar.
 * 2)  After you click on the I'm Feeling Lucky button, you will be taken immediately to the first search result.

Advanced Search
Advanced Search is one of those extra features on Google. To know how to use it and when, read on.
 * It makes your search easier and more specific. If you're searching for a really specific thing (like a supreme pizza without green peppers recipe, for example), then it's recommended that you use Advanced Search.

Preferences
Preferences is basically changing the way you see your searches. You can change the following things shown below: If you're planning to do any of the things listed above, Preferences is the best place to go. After you're done, press Save Preferences somewhere on the top right corner of the page.
 * the language you are reading the results in
 * whether you want to use SafeSearch or not (it's recommended, though)
 * how many results per page
 * whether you want to open the Google results in a new window
 * change the query suggestions option

Language Tools
Language Tools has something to do about languages.

About Images
This is another one of Google's vast features. It is known as "the most comprehensive image search on the web". If you are looking for a photo to use in a document, then you can use this feature. Read on to see what other features are in Images.

Searching for Images
Google Image Search is similar to the Web, except that the results are images and not webpages. If you click on an image, it will tell you where Google got the photo from.

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Tips

 * Google Scholar gives more accurate, research-based information.
 * For faster Google searching, install the Google search toolbar, which is available for Internet Explorer and Firefox. It is found here.
 * With Google, you can also search for images and audio/video results using the same box. Instead of using the Google search, click on the appropriate tab for the type of media you want.
 * Try to use the simplest form of the word possible. For example, instead of ships, use ship.  Instead of John's bar, use John bar.
 * Clicking on Advanced Search will sometimes return better results.
 * If you have McAfee Site Advisor installed on your computer, there will either be a green check mark, a yellow "!", or a red X next to the search result. Make sure you click on a search result that has a green check mark on it.

Advanced Search Tips

 * You can also use Advanced Search if you like really specific search results, like a cheeseburger without tomatoes but added mayonnaise recipe in French on YouTube.

"I'm Feeling Lucky" Button Tips

 * If you want to see what the first search result will be, do a Google search. This can help you to see what the first result will be.

Warnings

 * Make sure to look over the information before clicking on any search result. Use your best judgment when you're using certain sources.
 * For search controls with pictures, click on the tab on the top of the Images page that reads SafeSearch.
 * Only use Method 2 in Getting to Google if you have the Google toolbar. Otherwise, it won't work!