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title: "Search Operators"
slug: "search-operators"
updated: 2026-10-21T21:03:26Z
published: 2026-10-21T21:03:26Z
canonical: "help.ipv.com/search-operators"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Search Operators

When you submit a search term, it will apply to all assets stored in Curator. You can also use search operators in the [Quick Search](/docs/quick-search) bar to refine your search.

For example, you might want to search for assets with a title or metadata that includes the following:

| Operator | Example description | Example search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AND | Only assets that have both escalator and down in the title or metadata will be returned. | escalator **AND** down |
| OR | Only assets that have either escalator or down in the title or metadata will be returned. | escalator **OR** down |
| NOT | Only assets that have escalator but not down in the title or metadata will be returned. | escalator **NOT** down |
| “ “ (speech marks) | Only assets that have the uninterrupted and separated text (string) Extreme Sports in full in the title or metadata will be returned. | "extreme sports" |
| -(negative) | Only assets that contain 'Extreme Sport' but not 'Rock Climbing' in the title or metadata will be returned. | "Extreme Sport" **AND -**"Rock Climbing" |
| * (wildcard) | Only assets with a word starting with 'educat' (for example education, educator, educational or educating) in the title or metadata will be returned. | educat* |