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SEARCH - General Standards
• The search functionality should be accessible from every page.
• Site should use the label "Search" on the Search button itself, rather than as text next to the button.
• Where possible, allow refinement of search results (e.g., "search within these results," "add parameters," etc.)
• Where possible, add relevancy ratings on the search results
• Make sure your search function is easy to find AND use. Make the predefined search parameters obvious to users.
• Users should know what page of results they are currently on, and which ones they have already visited by color change, underlining, bold text, etc.
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Notify users if multiple search options exist (i.e. advanced).

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Internal site search should bring back relevant results quickly with the user's keywords highlighted. Always note the number of matching results

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Highlight the search query on the search results page