How to use Basic Search vs Advanced Search on Ovid

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OvidGO! Published on Jul 14, 2025

In this video, we highlight a few of the key differences between two of the main search modes on the Ovid Search Platform.

Click on the link to view information on the Ovid Relevancy Ranking used in the Basic Search mode. Also use the link to review the workings of the other Ovid Search modes.

How to use Basic Search vs Advanced Search on Ovid

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