How to Search by File Format on Google

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to Google.com.

   For example, if you're interested in finding out what Android is, that will be your search query. , For example, perhaps you'd like to get PDFs that explain what Android is and can do.
   
   PDFs are often a good choice because they may include articles, instructions, diagrams, and the like and can be easily downloaded for keeping. , For the query used here, for example:
   Type in the file type as:
   File Type:
   Add the file type:
   File Type:
   PDF Add the query:
   File Type:
   PDF What is Android? , You'll then receive a bunch of returns focused on PDFs only, that should address at least some of your search query in the PDF contents. , You can search for any specific file format using this trick.
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   Step 2: Decide what it is that you'd like to find.

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   Step 3: Decide what file type you're after.

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   Step 4: Type in the query using both the file type and the question.

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   Step 5: Press on the looking glass symbol to commence the search.

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   Step 6: Repeat as often as needed.

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