Welcome to Advanced Search
Our search feature is designed to help you find exactly what you're looking for, whether it's a specific quote, a character name, or a concept. This guide will show you how to use all the powerful features available.
Search Modes
Choose the right search mode for your needs:
1. All Words (Default)
Best for: Finding pages that contain all your search terms
Example: Searching for "three musketeers" will find pages containing both "three" AND "musketeers"
- Most accurate results
- Filters out irrelevant pages
- Great for specific topics
2. Exact Match
Best for: Finding exact phrases or quotes
Example: Searching for "to be or not to be" will only find that exact phrase
- Perfect for quotes
- No false positives
- Case-insensitive
3. Partial Match
Best for: Finding words that contain your search term
Example: Searching for "king" will find "king", "kingdom", "kingly", etc.
- Catches variations
- Useful for root words
- More results
4. Any Word
Best for: Broad searches across multiple topics
Example: Searching for "love hate" will find pages with either "love" OR "hate"
- Maximum coverage
- Exploratory searches
- Related concepts
AI-Powered Semantic Search
Ask questions naturally and get instant AI-generated answers based on the book content!
How It Works
- Ask a Question: Type any question like "Who is the main character?" or "What happens in Chapter 3?"
- AI Analyzes: Our AI reads the book content and understands context
- Get Answers: Receive a clear answer with relevant passages highlighted
Question Examples
- "Who is the main character?"
- "How the mind disguises forbidden desires in sleep"
- "What is the main theme of this book?"
Supported Languages
Ask questions in:
- English
- French
- Arabic
Understanding Search Results
Breadcrumb Navigation
Each result shows the full chapter path:
- Example: "Première partie > Chapitre III"
- Shows exactly where the result is located
- Helps you understand context
Occurrence Count
See how many times your search term appears in each chapter:
- Example: "4 occurrences"
- Helps identify most relevant chapters
- Sorted by relevance automatically
Highlighted Snippets
Search terms are highlighted in yellow:
- Easy to spot your search terms
- See context around matches
- Highlights persist when you navigate
Advanced Features
1. Cross-Book Search (Scholar Plan)
Search across ALL your books at once!
This powerful feature is available to Scholar Plan subscribers and allows you to:
- Search your entire library - Find information across multiple books simultaneously
- Compare content - See how different books discuss the same topic
- Save time - No need to search each book individually
- Discover connections - Find related concepts across your collection
2. Multi-Language Support
Search works seamlessly across languages:
- English books with English search
- French books with French search
- Arabic books with Arabic search
Pro Tips
Quick Access
- Press any key to open search instantly (when not typing in a field)
- ESC key to close search
- Search icon always visible in header
Privacy & Data
- Search queries are not stored permanently
- AI answers are generated in real-time
- Your reading history remains private
- No third-party tracking
Need More Help?
If you have questions or feedback about search:
- Contact support through the Help Center
- Report issues via the feedback form
- Check for updates in the changelog
Happy searching!