This search aid allows you to select one or more classification codes to add to your search query.

Find Option

1. Enter a word or phrase in the text box. Booleans (AND, OR, NOT) and wildcards (* ?) are permitted.

2. Click the Find button to retrieve codes whose titles or scope notes contain the word(s) you enter.

3. Click the Add button to add a section or subsection name to the text box at the bottom of the page.

4. Click OK to transfer the selected item(s) to the search page.

Browse Classification Hierarchy Option

1. Click the Expand Term icon to display the narrower levels of a particular classification.

2. Continue to click the Expand Term icon at each level in the hierarchy to drill down to the level that contains the classifications code(s) you seek.

3. Click the Add button to add a classification code to the text box at the bottom of the page.

4. Click OK to transfer the selected classification code(s) to the search page.

About Scope Notes

Click the View Scope Notes icon to display additional information that describes how a concept code is used and/or provide historical information about its use.

Examples

• optic*
• *phone*
• fission OR radioactiv*
• superconduc* AND magnet*
• C5000

Did You Know ...

If you want to use a classification code in a Topic search, then enter the code directly in the Topic field.

Editing Search Terms

You cannot edit or remove a classification code from the text box at the bottom of the page. You can, however, edit or remove a code when you return to the search page

Related Topic

Inspec Classification Details and Scope Notes