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These tips will help you find what you're looking for, faster

As you're on this page, you probably have a question that needs answering,  and we want to help you find that answer, fast! These tips should help make searching simple, so you can take the information you need and get straight on with your day.

When searching Ask Herts Online...

  1. Use the categories list to narrow down your search
  2. Search using the most broad range of terms you can think of 
  3. Check out the 'featured' pages for frequently viewed, timely, and trending content
  4. Find our most popular pages under the search bar

1. Use the categories list to narrow down your search

On a desktop:  Select the 'categories' button at the top of your screen or scroll to see the category list

On the app:  Tap 'categories' to see the category groups, then select the one you need to expand the list

2. Search using the most broad range of terms you can think of 

Sometimes people have many different ways of describing a topic, so when you're looking for answers to your questions, be sure to try all the possible search terms that may be used. You can always find additional help if you get stuck, by using the online contact form or visiting our Ask Herts Hubs.

3. Check out the 'featured' pages for frequently viewed, timely, and trending content 

You'll find a list of 'featured' pages on the home page of Ask Herts Online - these are some of the most common questions your fellow students have, so it's a great place to start looking for your answers.

4. Find our most popular pages under the search bar

We've carefully categorised all the content on Ask Herts Online to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for. If you get stuck, try to narrow down your question by category using the links under the search bar - you may even find more information than you were even looking for! You'll also find links to the top four currently most popular pages.