Digital Foundations™A program of The Luc Cochran Foundation
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Narrow results by site, date, file type and exact phrase. This course is written in plain language, moves at your pace, and never assumes you have used technology before. Every lesson includes clear steps, examples and a short knowledge check so you can be sure the skill stuck.

Duration
50 min
Lessons
6 lessons
Quizzes
1 quiz
Instructor
The Luc Cochran Foundation
Last updated
Updated August 31, 2026

What you’ll learn

  • Use quotes and filters to narrow results

Course curriculum

Precision Searching

Learn how to use special symbols to get exactly the results you want without scrolling through pages of junk.

  1. 1Using Quotes for Exact MatchesUse quotation marks to find specific phrases.8 min
  2. 2Excluding Unwanted ResultsUse the minus sign to remove specific words from search results.7 min

Using Search Filters

Narrow your results by time, file type, and specific websites.

  1. 1Filtering by Date and TimeFind the most recent information using time tools.10 min
  2. 2Searching Within a WebsiteLimit search results to one specific domain.9 min

Advanced File & Image Search

Find specific types of documents like PDFs or high-quality images.

  1. 1Finding Specific File TypesSearch for PDF, Word, or Excel files directly.8 min
  2. 2Advanced Image SearchingFilter images by size and usage rights.8 min

Advanced Search Quiz

Passing score 70% · unlimited attempts

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Who this course is for

  • Adults new to technology
  • Seniors building confidence
  • Job seekers
  • Students and families