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4. i don't even know where the search button/function is

Reply to EarlG (Original post)

Mon Feb 3, 2020, 07:14 PM

Feb 2020

i've looked, but since i'm on my phone, not sure where it is
so i quit looking
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Can you spare a moment to help a DUer with their research project? (And help DU!) [View all] EarlG Feb 2020 OP

luddite. apple user. math free idiot. not sure i am worthy help. pansypoo53219 Feb 2020 #1

DIY Racer, R&D Machinist, Working supervisor, manufacturing engineer Mopar151 Feb 2020 #38

Oh, Yeah - have major interest in the project!!! Mopar151 Feb 2020 #46

i am old school forever. i mostly look at estatesales.com + watch classic dr who. pansypoo53219 Feb 2020 #50

The arc of the universe bends to QUALITY. Mopar151 Feb 2020 #55

I don't think I use "search" enough to give a reliable response to the survey. lpbk2713 Feb 2020 #2

Hi, I'm actually curious how you find things on the site without using "search" as well Lithos Feb 2020 #6

I just read what is next MoonlitKnight Feb 2020 #34

That's a fine answer Lithos Feb 2020 #35

On a Kindle, the Search button/field doesn't even show up. Beartracks Feb 2020 #37

You have to select desktop view. Mosby Feb 2020 #52

Oh, wow. LOL Thank you! Beartracks Feb 2020 #54

I search using google as i am on my cell phone and the search function doesn't render on my tiny applegrove Feb 2020 #3

i don't even know where the search button/function is dweller Feb 2020 #4

This is my issue, I recently learned you have to change dewsgirl Feb 2020 #12

You can replicate Advanced Search on your phone Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #40

I'm a DuckDuckGo searcher user....... a kennedy Feb 2020 #5

Bravo!! Computer Science... Maxheader Feb 2020 #7

Done blm Feb 2020 #8

There are times I have wanted to use the search feature defacto7 Feb 2020 #9

I've managed to use Advanced Search on my phone. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #41

You know, I didn't notice... defacto7 Feb 2020 #45

I use DU mobile version, so I really don't use the search function. dewsgirl Feb 2020 #10

How do you find things without an explicit search? Lithos Feb 2020 #11

I use Google search, for example I'll search Trump disses dewsgirl Feb 2020 #15

I go to the Google search engine offsite. nt tblue37 Feb 2020 #28

I responded to the survey. Lithos also asks questions that are relevant to those who tblue37 Feb 2020 #30

I haven't used the search capability more than 2-3 times. Sorry. flor-de-jasmim Feb 2020 #13

I earned an MS in CS in 1982 cojoel Feb 2020 #14

look in a specific forum/group where it may be relevant dweller Feb 2020 #16

Done TheBlackAdder Feb 2020 #17

I tried to use the search function one, unsuccessfully lunatica Feb 2020 #18

This is part of the point of the survey EarlG Feb 2020 #21

OK lunatica Feb 2020 #25

Dummy me! I was not aware there was a "search" feature on DU. Thus, unfortunately, I cornball 24 Feb 2020 #19

Some of the questions ask whether you use search or not -- EarlG Feb 2020 #20

I mainly use it to make sure I don't dupe someone else's post. Nt Quixote1818 Feb 2020 #24

+1! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #42

I also use the mobile version on my tablet 90% of the time. Did not even know there was a search c-rational Feb 2020 #22

Done nt Quixote1818 Feb 2020 #23

I use it. Sometimes have to play with word selection to find applicable topics on DU. keithbvadu2 Feb 2020 #26

Shoot... happybird Feb 2020 #27

This methodology WAY skews your sample. Poeraria Feb 2020 #29

How should it be done? Ptah Feb 2020 #32

If the research question is, "how DUers react to..." Poeraria Feb 2020 #33

Done! Good luck with the survey! Docreed2003 Feb 2020 #31

Hi Lithos! Happy to help - done! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #36

I tried to use the search function a few times murielm99 Feb 2020 #39

Thanks, EarlG, I'd be happy to help Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #43

I just did the survey. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2020 #44

I think this was the first online survey I've completed in years. jcmaine72 Feb 2020 #47

Done. The only nit I might pick would be that I had to sometimes ... 11 Bravo Feb 2020 #48

Done. n/t Stand and Fight Feb 2020 #49

I don't use the search function very often. My prime reason if to check to see if something napi21 Feb 2020 #51

Done. nt Mike 03 Feb 2020 #53