Question Limit search to exact wording

RobI

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Is there a way to search for something with exact wording using the RPF search? Once upon a time (or maybe still does) Google used quotation marks but the RPF search engine doesn't. It's frustrating trying to find something very specific with relatively common words even using the advanced search function. I now use Google and limit results to RPF, but wish I didn't have to.

For example, try searching for X-Files up top. 50 pages of results for X and Files. Try I want to believe poster. 60 pages.

Now do the same in Google. Search for I want to believe RPF. Top 5 results, all of which are exactly what I was looking for.

Interestingly, the poster is what prompted me to ask the question. I wanted info about it and remember reading a thread but stupidly didn't save the link.

I'm certainly not suggesting that RPF should have as powerful algorithms as Google, but there seems to be some issues with indexing or it could be a case of "You're doing it wrong." Limiting the search to exact words would seem like the solution. Simply a friendly observation and question.

Thanks in advance,

Rob
 
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