Searching for something in Google can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. This is especially true if you are looking for something in a specific file type such as a PDF, PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, MP3, etc. Here’s how to get started:


Go to Google.com. In the search box, start your search with the following:
filetype: (type of file)

Examples:
_____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________


This works for copyright free clipart too. Simply start your search with: copyright free clipart: (topic)


Find what you are looking for faster!

Questions or comments?
Email me at brandywhitley@johnston.k12.nc.us


Friday, February 20, 2015

Friday Google Tidbit: Google Search Tip

Searching for something in Google can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. This is especially true if you are looking for something in a specific file type such as a PDF, PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, MP3, etc. Here’s how to get started:


Go to Google.com. In the search box, start your search with the following:
filetype: (type of file)

Examples:
_____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________


This works for copyright free clipart too. Simply start your search with: copyright free clipart: (topic)


Find what you are looking for faster!

Questions or comments?
Email me at brandywhitley@johnston.k12.nc.us