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Search Tips

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Directions for searching by Duration.


In the "Title or Edition Keyword" field, type in the number of minutes followed by the ' sign, then if desired, the number of seconds
(DO NOT include the " sign for seconds)
Example: type 4'30 to locate works of exactly 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
type 4' to locate works that are between 4 and 5 minutes (this will locate works that are 4'0" as well as 4'30" and 4'59"
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The "Enter" Key


Why doesn't the ENTER key work when using The Music-In-Print Series Online?

The ENTER key is browser-dependent. If you are using Netscape Navigator with the Macintosh OS, the ENTER key will not work to submit a form. You must use the mouse to click on the submit button.

If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, you can use the ENTER key to submit a form when you complete all of the fields. Please note that you must use the TAB key to move from field to field and the ENTER key to submit the entire form.
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