Using Prefixes for
Command Searching
Command searching may be performed in the "Word and Phrase" field of
the Business & Industry Search interface. Command Search may be used in conjunction
with the terms available in the scroller boxes . The table below shows the various
command options available.
| Search Prefix | Field Name | Indexing | Example |
| AA= | Accession Number | phrase | AA=02030560 |
| CO= | Company Name | word | CO=General Motors or Ford |
| CT= | Concept Term | phrase | CT=Mergers & Acquisitions |
| DT= | Document Type | phrase | DT=Survey |
| GC= | Geographic Code | phrase | GC=EUCX |
| GN= | Geographic Name | phrase | GN=France |
| IN= | Industry | phrase | IN=Automotive |
| JN= | Source Name | phrase | JN=Business Week |
| KW= | Keyword Index | word | KW=Apparel near2 Sales |
| MT= | Marketing Term | phrase | MT=Ad inserts |
| PC= | Product Code | phrase | PC=270000 |
| PN= | Product Name | word | PN=Computer |
| PY= | Publication Year | phrase | PY=1998 |
| RT= | Record Type | phrase | RT=Abstract |
| SF= | Special Features | phrase | SF=Table |
| SL= | Slogan | word | SL=Life near3 Sport |
| SP= | Spokesperson | word | SP=Dole |
| TI= | Title | word | TI=Price near5 Copper |
| TN= | Trade/Brand Name | word | TN=Windows |
| UN= | Ultimate Parent Name | phrase | UN=General Motors |
For example: ct=(market share or sales) and kw=sprite and in=beverage
Note: Use a prefix before every term being searched in Words and Phrases when using Command Searching. When structuring complex or nested Command Search statements apply the rules outlined in the Proximity Operator help section.
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