Find information packed documents-Tip of the Week

One of the most effective techniques in Google is the ability to combine your keywords with specific document formats. This means you can get highly relevant reports (PDFs), charts (PPTs), and spreadsheets (XLSs) all by properly using the Google Search Bar.

Filetype Search
1. Enter your keywords into the Google Search Bar

2. Follow your keywords with [Filetype:] and the file type you are looking for: pdf, ppt, xls, doc, and more.

3. For example: [findability without complexity filetype:pdf]

How it Works
When Google indexes any document that is on the web, it identifies the type of document that it is. By using Filetype Search, Google restricts your results to documents that contain that specific description.

Filetype is even more powerful when you search within a specific site. By combining Filetype with Site Search, you can look for PDF reports only from an education institution, or a business that is a thought leader. This combined search allows you to view incredibly relevant search results.

The Filetype lesson demonstrates how to find information packed presentations on Korean auto sales.

Next week: Keep your results current, or search within a specific date range with Date Range Search.