5. “Results per page” dropdown menu
The results of a search are divided into pages; only the first results are displayed
instead of a potentially very long list of documents. The navigation arrows (← previous
and next →) can be used to move back and forth through the list of results, page by
page.
The “results per page” dropdown menu is used to select the number of results that
should appear on each page:
6. Buttons
The buttons in the advanced search are:
1. “Search” activates the search and takes you to the results screen.
2. “In my dossier” activates the search, but restricts it to items you have added to
your dossier.
3. “Export HTML” exports the results to an HTML file.
4. “Export RTF” exports the results to an RTF (rich text format) file. RTF is
consistent enough from computer to computer to be considered highly
portable and acceptable for cross-platform use. A format such as PDF may be
preferable to ensure compatibility with more modern computers; however,
unlike RTF files, PDF files are not distributed as editable documents.
RTF files can be read in numerous programs and platforms. Although many
applications have the capacity to import Microsoft Word DOC files, some older
programs cannot import or convert newer versions of Word. This is not the
case with RTF files. All major word processing programs can read RTF files.
Desktop database applications, email clients and operating systems such as
Unix, Macintosh and Windows can also read this format.
RTF files are very easy to use. Whether you use Microsoft Word, AppleWorks,
Corel WordPerfect or another word processing program, RTF files are easy to
use. To save a document as an RTF file, select the Save as option from the File
menu and then select RTF.
RTF files do not spread viruses. Microsoft Word macro viruses pose serious
Internet security threats. Emailing RTF files rather than DOC files ensures that
harmful macros are not accidentally sent to other users, while preserving
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