Need help with Google Search syntax

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kspreier
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Need help with Google Search syntax

Post by kspreier »

I am trying to use Google search syntax on the church website:
"my lord and my god" -Thomas
returns searches that include the word Thomas, but the minus sign is supposed to exclude them.
What am I doing wrong? I am searching all church content.

I am looking for a story about three people who met the Savior in an interview. The first two didn't recognize Him. The third fell to his knees and replied "My Lord and my God." I thought I read it years ago in a church publication.

Thanks for your help!
russellhltn
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Re: Need help with Google Search syntax

Post by russellhltn »

I'm not sure what search engine the site uses, but you can use Google:

"my lord and my god" -Thomas site:churchofjesuschrist.org
Have you searched the Help Center? Try doing a Google search and adding "site:churchofjesuschrist.org/help" to the search criteria.

So we can better help you, please edit your Profile to include your general location.
kspreier
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Re: Need help with Google Search syntax

Post by kspreier »

russellhltn wrote:
> I'm not sure what search engine the site uses...

Thanks for your reply.
How do I get to someone that knows?
In days of old, the website administrator would know how the site works.
jdlessley
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Re: Need help with Google Search syntax

Post by jdlessley »

kspreier wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:55 am In days of old, the website administrator would know how the site works.
The ChurchofJesusChrist.org website administrator most likely knows what you are asking. A Church Tech Forum community administrator is not the same as a ChurchofJesusChrist.org website administrator. You can submit feedback at the bottom of most Church website pages to get your concerns to those who can help you with your concerns.
JD Lessley
Have you tried finding your answer on the ChurchofJesusChrist.org Help Center or Tech Wiki?
kspreier
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Re: Need help with Google Search syntax

Post by kspreier »

Thanks for the suggestion to post feedback.
I was not aware that the tech forum did not communicate with the Main Church Website staff.
I appreciate you pointing me in the right direction.

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