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How do I search for content within a book?
Last updated on September 02, 2026
Elsevier eBooks+ makes it easy to find specific terms, topics, and phrases within your eBooks.
Search Within an Open eBook
- Open the eBook you want to search.
- Select the Search icon (🔍) in the upper-right corner of the reader.
- Enter a keyword, phrase, or topic in the search field.
- Review the search results and select a result to navigate directly to the relevant section of the book.
Search Across Your Library in the Elsevier eBooks+ App
The Elsevier eBooks+ app also allows you to search across your available titles and book content from one location.
- Select Search from the left-hand navigation menu.
- Enter your search term in the search bar.
- Choose one of the available search options:
- Search in all titles to find matching content across your library.
- Search inside my books to search within your downloaded books.
- Select a result to open the book and jump directly to the relevant content.
Tip: The Book Content tab displays content matches from your library, helping you quickly locate information across multiple books.
Important Notes
- Search is available for supported eBook content in Elsevier eBooks+.
- You cannot search across ancillary content, such as supplemental resources, media, or attachments.
- Search results may vary depending on the books available in your library and whether content has been downloaded for offline access.
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