You can use the following proximity operators in Connexion and FirstSearch to indicate the relationship and, optionally, the position of search terms in relation to each other.
Note: Proximity operators are not available in WorldCat Discovery, WorldCat.org, and WorldShare.
| Proximity operators | Function | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| with (or w) | Finds both terms, in the order typed, with no words between. |
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| Note: The with (or w) operator should be entered without any following numbers. If a following number is entered, the operator behaves as if you entered near (or n). | If you enter ti:aluminum w2 wiring, the system will run a search for ti:aluminium n2 wiring. | |
| near (or n) | Finds both terms, in any order, with no words between. | ti:moon n eclipse |
| Followed by a number (1 to 9), finds both terms, in any order, with no more than the specified number of words between. | ti:chicken n3 egg |