About using multiple Boolean operators

Last published : Jun 07, 2026
You can use multiple Boolean operators in a search to create more complex searches. For example:
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cloud AND computing OR public

In this example cloud AND computing represents one term.
The following items are returned:
  • Items with cloud and computing
  • Items with cloud , computing , and public
  • Items with public
You can also use brackets to group multiple terms for Boolean processing. For example:

(cloud (computing OR public)) NOT software

In this example, the space between cloudand(computing OR public) is treated as an AND operator.
The following items are returned:
  • Items with both cloud and computing , with no reference to software.
  • Items with both cloud and public , with no reference to software.
The maximum number of Boolean operators that is allowed in a search is 249.