Practical digital skills

Use Google Search

Choose the right search type and check the original publisher behind the result.

Step-by-step guideUpdated 1 October 2026

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The answer in 30 seconds

Google Search is a service opened inside a browser. Depending on the task, you may need a web page, an image, a map or a recent publication.

Choose a result type that fits the task, then verify the destination. A result excerpt is a starting point for investigation.

Finding a museum

Compare the name and address before checking its own current opening information.

Finding an old report

Include the year, then confirm that the downloaded file is the edition you need.

1
Identify the information needed
A venue address, a photograph and a recent report require different checks. Write down the expected result.
2
Search with useful details
Add place, year, version or organisation when relevant. Do not include private information just to make a query more precise.
3
Select the appropriate view
Use the available web, image, map or news options according to the question. The interface and order of filters can change.
4
Verify the original page
Check the publisher, exact venue and dates. For opening hours or an exceptional closure, consult the destination’s own information.

Use these checks to record what you found. The grid supports a decision; it does not make one for you.