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defacto7

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9. There are times I have wanted to use the search feature

Mon Feb 3, 2020, 07:38 PM

Feb 2020

and I did when I used my desktop more,
but if you're on a cell phone it's really tedious. First I have to switch to desktop mode just to access it, then zoom my screen in on the search function, do the search then switch back to moble mode which isn't exactly easy when the screen is compressed. The search just isn't there on the phone so I only use it in extreme circumstances.. whatever that is.
I'm glad to take the survey but as you can see I'm limited by my device.

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Can you spare a moment to help a DUer with their research project? (And help DU!) [View all] EarlG Feb 2020 OP

luddite. apple user. math free idiot. not sure i am worthy help. pansypoo53219 Feb 2020 #1

DIY Racer, R&D Machinist, Working supervisor, manufacturing engineer Mopar151 Feb 2020 #38

Oh, Yeah - have major interest in the project!!! Mopar151 Feb 2020 #46

i am old school forever. i mostly look at estatesales.com + watch classic dr who. pansypoo53219 Feb 2020 #50

The arc of the universe bends to QUALITY. Mopar151 Feb 2020 #55

I don't think I use "search" enough to give a reliable response to the survey. lpbk2713 Feb 2020 #2

Hi, I'm actually curious how you find things on the site without using "search" as well Lithos Feb 2020 #6

I just read what is next MoonlitKnight Feb 2020 #34

That's a fine answer Lithos Feb 2020 #35

On a Kindle, the Search button/field doesn't even show up. Beartracks Feb 2020 #37

You have to select desktop view. Mosby Feb 2020 #52

Oh, wow. LOL Thank you! Beartracks Feb 2020 #54

I search using google as i am on my cell phone and the search function doesn't render on my tiny applegrove Feb 2020 #3

i don't even know where the search button/function is dweller Feb 2020 #4

This is my issue, I recently learned you have to change dewsgirl Feb 2020 #12

You can replicate Advanced Search on your phone Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #40

I'm a DuckDuckGo searcher user....... a kennedy Feb 2020 #5

Bravo!! Computer Science... Maxheader Feb 2020 #7

Done blm Feb 2020 #8

There are times I have wanted to use the search feature defacto7 Feb 2020 #9

I've managed to use Advanced Search on my phone. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #41

You know, I didn't notice... defacto7 Feb 2020 #45

I use DU mobile version, so I really don't use the search function. dewsgirl Feb 2020 #10

How do you find things without an explicit search? Lithos Feb 2020 #11

I use Google search, for example I'll search Trump disses dewsgirl Feb 2020 #15

I go to the Google search engine offsite. nt tblue37 Feb 2020 #28

I responded to the survey. Lithos also asks questions that are relevant to those who tblue37 Feb 2020 #30

I haven't used the search capability more than 2-3 times. Sorry. flor-de-jasmim Feb 2020 #13

I earned an MS in CS in 1982 cojoel Feb 2020 #14

look in a specific forum/group where it may be relevant dweller Feb 2020 #16

Done TheBlackAdder Feb 2020 #17

I tried to use the search function one, unsuccessfully lunatica Feb 2020 #18

This is part of the point of the survey EarlG Feb 2020 #21

OK lunatica Feb 2020 #25

Dummy me! I was not aware there was a "search" feature on DU. Thus, unfortunately, I cornball 24 Feb 2020 #19

Some of the questions ask whether you use search or not -- EarlG Feb 2020 #20

I mainly use it to make sure I don't dupe someone else's post. Nt Quixote1818 Feb 2020 #24

+1! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #42

I also use the mobile version on my tablet 90% of the time. Did not even know there was a search c-rational Feb 2020 #22

Done nt Quixote1818 Feb 2020 #23

I use it. Sometimes have to play with word selection to find applicable topics on DU. keithbvadu2 Feb 2020 #26

Shoot... happybird Feb 2020 #27

This methodology WAY skews your sample. Poeraria Feb 2020 #29

How should it be done? Ptah Feb 2020 #32

If the research question is, "how DUers react to..." Poeraria Feb 2020 #33

Done! Good luck with the survey! Docreed2003 Feb 2020 #31

Hi Lithos! Happy to help - done! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #36

I tried to use the search function a few times murielm99 Feb 2020 #39

Thanks, EarlG, I'd be happy to help Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #43

I just did the survey. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2020 #44

I think this was the first online survey I've completed in years. jcmaine72 Feb 2020 #47

Done. The only nit I might pick would be that I had to sometimes ... 11 Bravo Feb 2020 #48

Done. n/t Stand and Fight Feb 2020 #49

I don't use the search function very often. My prime reason if to check to see if something napi21 Feb 2020 #51

Done. nt Mike 03 Feb 2020 #53