Google is used by millions of peoples to search the web but how many of us know the interesting and necessary features of Google Search. Most of general users don’t know these advanced features. Google has introduced a major change in search engine to provide better result for more complex query like a sentence. Here are the interesting and hidden features of Google search you might have not known.1. Calculator
Google search functions as a calculator when you search like this “5+6” or “3*2”. Google calculator is very powerful. It can do logarithmic calculations as well as functions like Cos and Sin. You can also translate numbers into binary code by typing “12*3 in binary”.
2. Site search
You can search all the indexed links of a specific site by typing “site:domain”. You can also find any information for a keyword from a single site. For this search in the way “"site:onlinetutorials-bd.com seo tutorials"
3. Conversions
Find Currency conversions and unit conversions by using the syntax: <amount> <unit1> in <unit2>. For example, type '1 GBP in USD', “20 C in F” or “10 feet in cm”.
4. Time zones
Search for 'time in <place>' and you will get the local time for that place, as well as the time zone it is in.
5. Translations
You can translate any foreign word with search. For this type 'translate <word> to <language>'. For example, you could type 'translate pomme to english' returns the result apple, and 'translate pomme to spanish' returns the result 'manzana'.
6. Search for a specific file type
If you are looking for a PDF file, you can search for specific file types by typing “search term filetype:pdf” or you can search for a DOC file “<search term> filetype:doc”. In this way you can find any type of file on the web.
7. Weather forecasts
Type the name of a city followed by 'forecast', and Google will tell you the weather today, including levels of precipitation, humidity and wind, as well as the forecast for the next week, based on data from The Weather Channel.
8. Check flight status
If you type in a flight number, on the top of result page you will see the details of the flight and its status.
9. Search for local film showings
Search for film showings in your area by typing 'films' or 'movies' followed by your postcode. In the UK, this only narrows it down to your town or city. In the US this is more accurate, as results are displayed according to zip-code.
10. Related search
To search for web pages that have similar content to a given site, type 'related:' followed by the website address into the Google search box. For example, typing “related:onlinetutorials-bd.com” gives a list of other UK newspaper websites.
11. Public data
To see trends for population and unemployment rates of different cities and counties, type 'population' or 'unemployment rate' followed by the location. So for example, typing “unemployment rate bd”.
12. Exclude search terms
When you enter a search term that has a second meaning, or a close association with something else, it can be difficult to find the results you want. So you can exclude irrelevant results using the '-' sign. If you search for “Slideshow”, you can search for “slideshow-slider”.
13. Package tracking
If you have a package tracking number from the USPS, UPS or FedEx, simply plug it into Google Search and it will provide a convenient or related link for you.
14. Definition
Google search functions as a dictionary which allows you to type “define:term” and easily get definitions of words. Google dictionary is very rich.
15. Barrel Roll
Simply type “do a barrel roll” into the search bar and Google dutifully obeys. Warning: this Google trick is known to make grown men squeal with delight.
Though there are many features Google have. The above are very interesting and helpful. Hope you need this.
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