Using Boolean Search Operators

Construct more precise search queries using AND, OR, and parenthetical grouping to find exactly what you're looking for.

Overview

Boolean search operators let you build complex queries that combine multiple conditions, helping you run more targeted investigations and reduce false positives.

Supported Operators

• AND — Returns results that match both conditions. Example: Chocolate AND Coffee
• OR — Returns results that match either condition. Example: Chocolate OR Coffee
• Parenthetical grouping — Combine operators for complex logic. Example: (Chocolate OR Coffee) AND Milk

Working with Multi-Word Phrases

When using boolean operators with phrases that contain multiple words, use an asterisk (*) in place of spaces.

Examples that work:

What to avoid: Multi-word phrases without the asterisk workaround will cause errors in boolean expressions. For example, (Chocolate OR Coffee) AND Ice Cream will not work because "Ice Cream" is treated as two separate words.

Tips for Best Results

• Use single-word boolean logic for the most reliable results.
• For multi-word phrases, replace spaces with asterisks (*).
• Quotation marks are not currently supported for phrase matching — use the asterisk method instead.
• Combine parenthetical grouping with AND/OR for sophisticated queries like (Chocolate OR Coffee) AND (Milk OR Cream).