What is LexisAdvance's new graphical search?

The graphical search is a new way Lexis displays certain search results. A bar with colored stripes displays the position of the different search terms entered by the user. You can click on the bar to quickly go to the section of the document. Once there each search term is hi-lighted with it's own color.

 

How can I use the graphical search?

If you want to search using the new graphical interface you are in luck! The new search mode is turned on by default. You can click on the title of this section to learn more about to use the new interface. 

 

How can I turn of graphical search as the default display?

The new search interface may not be for you. In this case you may want to turn it off and return to the old way of displaying documents. It is a easy process.

  • Click on the More tab at the top of the page. Then click on the Settings link in the menu.

  • In the settings menu un-select the radial box next to the graphical view icon.