The How Do I series provides step-by-step instructions for searchers and administrators to accomplish common tasks on ProQuest Dialog. Consult the documents below or register for short training Webinars with our leading search specialists!

For searchers — How do I ... ?

• Change databases
• Create a database shortcut
• Set a database login default

• Browse indexes for selected fields
• Combine search terms with Boolean and proximity operators
• Find suggested terms
• Remove duplicate records
• Search for an exact word or phrase
• Search for plurals and other word endings

• Preview my search results
• Set the number of records per page
• Translate search results

• Create a custom output template for use with Export/Save or Download all results
• Email my results
• Export my results to RefWorks
• Export results to EndNote, Reference Manager or ProCite
• Export my results to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet

• Create a report in PDF format
• Create a report in Microsoft Word format

• Create an Alert
• Create or edit a saved search
• Edit an Alert
• Test an Alert strategy

• Customize the language of my interface

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For administrators — How do I ... ?

• Set up My Research workgroups
• Set up individual My Research accounts
• Customize a user interface with the ProQuest Administrator Module
• Set up linking options with ProQuest Administrator Module
• Set up project codes with the ProQuest Administrator Module
• Set up and schedule usage reports with the ProQuest Administrator Module