Search Tips Guide
A quick, practical guide to finding documents fast
Basic Search
The archive supports keyword search across document titles and full text. Start with clear names, places, and subjects, then refine your search with filters.
- Keyword search is case-insensitive
- Quoted phrases match exact wording
- Use full names for higher precision ("Mette-Marit")
Filtering
Use filters to narrow results by date, document type, and participant. Combine filters to isolate a specific exchange or meeting.
- Date filtering: isolate a month or year range
- Document type: email, text, travel, meeting notes
- Participant search: use from/to or named participants
Boolean Logic
Boolean operators let you control matching. Use AND to require multiple terms, OR for alternatives, and quotes for exact phrases.
from:"Mette-Marit" AND date:2012
"St. Barth" OR "Palm Beach"
from:Epstein AND to:"Boris Nikolic" AND subject:Mette
"wife hunt"
date:[2013-01-01 TO 2013-02-01]
Example Use-Cases
Meeting Tracking
Use participant search + date filters to isolate a meeting window, then scan for travel notes or calendar language.
Relationship Evolution
Search by year (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) to trace changes in tone, frequency, and travel coordination.
Document Spot-Checks
Search a unique phrase (like "wife hunt") to find the original document and validate references in reporting.
Common Mistakes
The most common errors are small but costly. Avoid them to keep searches precise.
- Searching "Mette Marit" without the hyphen reduces matches
- Assuming every reported meeting has a documented record
- Ignoring participant fields and relying on keywords alone
Next Steps
Ready for deeper research? Continue with these guides: