Appending different parameters to the end of the Google search URL string can often extend the Google search results into something that may be more tailored for your specific search.

Joost de Valk created a Google Web search parameters cheat sheet (PDF file) that contains a comprehensive list of many of the different parameters you can add to the Google search URL.

Related Topics: Google: Web Search | Search Features: Commands

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