Search Commands

Search commands can be added to a search argument in the Search Entry box (Search View) for Texts or Tools.

When you tap Commands, a list appears. Tapping a command in the list adds it to the Search Entry box. Commands requiring further definition are entered with a default value or an asterisk, which is selected so you can edit the value. You can select and edit the value in the Search Entry box. Unique abbreviations are accepted, for example [RANGE Ge] searches a Text only within Genesis.

Following is a brief summary of the available commands. For detailed information, view this topic from the Accordance (Mac) Help.

Connecting commands specify relationships between words and have angle brackets < >.
<AND> finds both words
<OR> finds one or both
<NOT> finds one without the other
<XOR> finds one but not both
<FOLLOWED BY> finds in the same order
<PRECEDED BY> finds in reverse order
<WITHIN> finds within the set number of words
Stand-alone commands are indicated by square brackets [ ]
[FUZZY *] finds the phrase even with some words added or missing (up to the set number)
[RANGE *] lets you limit the search to the defined verse references
[COUNT *] finds words that occur the specified number of times in the underlying range
[KEY *] finds the key number specified (with the G or H prefix)
[TEXT *] performs searches outside the parameters of a single Text
[TOPIC *] finds the verses associated with the selected topic
[STYLE *] finds the verses in which the specified highlight style has been used
[FIELD Begin] used with WITHIN to specify the beginning of the search field
[FIELD End] used with WITHIN to specify the end of the search field

The asterisk in some of these commands is replaced by a default value, which you can then edit.

Note: Desktop commands that link two tabs (LINK, CONTENTS, HITS, INFER) are not currently supported in Accordance for iOS.