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Search Techniques

Searching for Forms:

If you would like to improve your search engine results when searching for a form, just enter the form ID. For example if you are searching for the VRS-5 Application for Service Retirement, just enter vrs-5 in the input field. When using the Advanced Search function, be sure to also select "Forms (PDF)" from the "Search:" pull down menu. This will limit your search results to forms.

Other Tips

AND - Searches for both terms

OR - Search for either term in a page

AND NOT - Exclude a usually-related word from your search.

NEAR - Searches for both terms in a page, but only where the two words are physically close to each other

" " - Exact Phrase search

You can also use Wildcards (asterisks instead of words) that help you search when you are unsure of the name of what you're looking for:

* - Searches for words that start or end with the same letters

** - Searches for variations on a word