# multiple words in searches

**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-words-in-searches/476911
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**Created:** [December 12, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-words-in-searches/476911 "2008-12-12T17:55:46Z")
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#### Post date: [December 12, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-words-in-searches/476911/1 "2008-12-12T17:55:46Z")

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Do multiple words in the search field default to AND or OR? Can I specify an AND or OR search?