Search method
This search feature conducts searches for data within the KDDI website. First, type in a keyword.
In the text entry field, type a word that identifies the page you want to search for and click the search button.
Search is always case insensitive.
Search results
The display for search results is selectable
You can choose between two options for keyword search result display: Sort by date or Sort by relevance.
| Sort by date | Display results in order of newest information first |
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| Sort by relevance | Display results in order of most relevant to your keyword as calculated mechanically |
You can change the display style by clicking on the "Sort by date" link or "Sort by relevance" link.
How to use search formulas
See the following instructions to conduct a more detailed search combining several keyword conditions.
and condition search (
(one-byte space))
To search about "discount campaigns".
discount campaigns |
This will search for a page including both "discount" and "campaigns."
Note
This decreases the amount of search results. It is generally used when too many search results appear.
or condition search ("OR")
This will search for pages including one keyword out of a multiple list of keywords.
phone ORtelephone |
This will search for a page containing either "phone" or "telephone."
Note
This increases the amount of search results. It is generally used when there is more than one way to say something.
not condition search ("-")
This searches for pages that do not contain a specific keyword.
au -"news release" |
This will search for pages that do not include "news release," but do include "au."
Note
This decreases the amount of search results. It is generally used when too many search results appear.
Phrase search ("")
This searches for pages wherein multiple keywords appear in sequence.
"Alexander Bell" |
"Alexander" and "Bell" are separated by a space. In addition to "Alexander Bell," you can search for pages wherein other keywords within quotes like "Alexander G. Bell" appear in sequence.
