Using boolean operators in search queries
Retired in 2025
IMPORTANT: This page describes a feature of the Desktop App that was retired in 2025. An improved version is available in the Web App. See how you can search across Alloy Navigator in the Web App
The Advanced Search tool allows using the following boolean operators in your search queries:
| Operator | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
" |
Finds the exact terms as quoted. |
"network share" "network drive" |
|
AND |
Finds object records that contain all terms or phrases. |
XP AND Vista |
|
& |
Same as AND. |
XP & Vista |
|
NOT |
Excludes object records that contain a term or phrase. |
printer NOT network |
|
- |
Same as NOT. |
printer - network |
|
() |
Group words in OR and NOT queries. |
(network share) OR (network drive) |
|
+ |
Denotes that all search results must include this term. |
network share + drive |
|
OR |
Finds either term. |
(network share) OR (network drive) |
|
| |
Same as OR. |
(network share) | (network drive) |
By default, the words in search queries are combined with AND.