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Sourcing on Google? Control Google Search Results Display With *

Many of us know about the use of the asterisk * to find phrases on Google. The asterisk stands for one (or sometimes a few) words. Here is an example. On Google, search for

“current * * manager” marketing site:linkedin.com -inurl:dir “san f...

to find Senior Marketing Managers, Partner Development Managers, and others on LinkedIn.

Did you know that you can also use the asterisk to control what Google displays...read the rest here.

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Questions: are multiple asterisks needed? How many words will Google fill in-between using one asterisk?
Yes, multiple asterisks make a difference; try for yourself. Asterisk is sometimes one word and sometimes a few words. How many is right is a matter of trial and error; you get used to it after a while.

Edward Kant said:
Questions: are multiple asterisks needed? How many words will Google fill in-between using one asterisk?
Love it, Irina- I use it all the time- brings back more results if I need them!

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