Module 3: Search
Instructions
Step 1
Download and Activate
Step 1
Download and Activate
Download the tutorial document, open it and activate TermLynx.
Deeds of Hypothec (v4).docx
Step 2
Search for Hypothec
Step 2
Search for Hypothec
- Click on the search bar at the top of TermLynx and search for Hypothec.
- Select the first result by clicking on it or pressing ENTER.
Step 3
Look at Meaning(s)
Step 3
Look at Meaning(s)
- After completing the search, TermLynx will select the first meaning in the Results.
- The Explorer will display its content, which is the definition of Hypothec.
⭐
PRO TIPS
⭐
- Some terms can have more than one definition.
- If you search for Creditor or Grantor, you will see that they each have multiple definitions.
Step 4
Select an instance
Step 4
Select an instance
- All instances of Indebtedness will be organized by location in Instances.
- You can display an instance in TermLynx by selecting it.
⭐
PRO TIPS
⭐
- Instances in the same location will be grouped together.
- There are two instances of Indebtedness located in the section 2.4.2.
- Using the left and right arrows on your keyboard will open and close groups.
Step 5
Select Used by Defined Term(s)
Step 5
Select Used by Defined Term(s)
- All instances within a definition will be grouped together in Used by Defined Term(s).
- In this case, only Charged Property and Indebtedness refers to Hypothec in their definitions.
Step 6
Select Lowercase Instance(s)
Step 6
Select Lowercase Instance(s)
- Lowercase Instance(s) are non-capitalized occurrences of the defined term.
Step 7
Search for Adverse Encumbrance
Step 7
Search for Adverse Encumbrance
- Search for Adverse Encumbrance in TermLynx.
Step 8
Select the definition in Word
Step 8
Select the definition in Word
- Press ENTER to select a result displayed in TermLynx in Microsoft Word.
⭐
PRO TIPS
⭐
- You can turn the shortcuts reminder on and off in the TermLynx menu.
Step 9
Search for option (text search)
Step 9
Search for option (text search)
- Search for "option" in TermLynx.
- You will notice that there is only a text search result as this agreement has no explicit definition for the term Option.
⭐
PRO TIPS
⭐
- Surrounding your search query with double quotes will force a text search.
Step 10
Explore the Results for option (text search)
Step 10
Explore the Results for option (text search)
- Explore the text search results for option.
- Because it is not a defined term, the results can include any word that contains share, just like CTRL + F in Word.
4. Errors