Date:         Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:38:02 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Help using FILES
Comments: To: Nile Runge <njrunge@COMCAST.NET>
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Unfortunately, The "Subject" often doesn't reflect the content of a
post.  Most of the time I find what I want by searching the body of the
messages and not the subject.  Note that you mention electric door locks
in the body but the subject is "Help using FILES".  If I were to search
the subject for lock ... I wouldn't find your post.

Jerry's search feature looks for exact matches.  If you want to be sure
you find all posts with certain words therein, remember that they might
not appear in the same order as your search criteria.  The way to find
those is to use parentheses ... like (rear) and (bearing) ... (don't
forget the and).  Spelling has to be exact, too.  Some have posted about
brakes but spelled them breaks.  Then there are several ways to say pop
top.  To find all those you must search for (poptop) or (pop top) or
(pop-top) ... (don't forget the or between each one).

Sure, you'll end up with a lot of posts that don't interest you but,
hidden among them will be the ones with the info you seek.

Mike

Nile Runge wrote:
> I'm told there is an article in the files relating to electric door lock
> repair.  I've been to the files, but finding this information seems
> daunting.  There must be an easy way to find items of interest in these
> massive files.  How do I find info on electric door locks?
>
>
>
> Nile
>