Understanding Boolean Search: Using Commas in Keywords

Brian S. · 2025-10-15 18:53:32.940796+00

Team, With an industry peer. We are wondering "Find Professional Posts" the Keyword if we use Comma is that Contains via Or? Can we do boolean and is there a guide?

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When you use commas to separate keywords in "Find Recent Posts," it works as an OR operator—matching posts that contain any of the keywords. [1]
For boolean logic (AND/OR/NOT), Clay supports these operators in formulas and filters. You can use:
AND (&&) to require all conditions
OR (||) to match any condition
NOT (!) to exclude conditions [2]
Some enrichments like Ocean.io also offer a "Keywords Operator" field where you can explicitly choose "Any of" (OR), "All of" (AND), or "None of" (NOT). [3]
For detailed examples and syntax, check our Logical operators guide.
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If you need any more help understanding how to use keywords or boolean operators in Clay, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to achieve with your search?
Brian S.
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When entering Series A it appears to have returned Series or A. How should I use this field
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When you enter "Series A" in keyword fields, commas separate keywords and use OR logic—so "Series A" is treated as "Series" OR "A," matching posts with either word. [1] [2]
To search for the exact phrase "Series A," put it in quotes: "Series A". This ensures it matches the complete phrase rather than individual words.
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I used the "Series A" got this as it mentioned Series That format did not work
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Here is the post it pulled https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-rowe-2000_perceptionbox-daymondjohn-leadership-a[…]dium=android_app&rcm=ACoAABA-dyoB2aYAm1ZpdjjwIgB0TRMrYXpxX4s Table https://app.clay.com/workspaces/257717/workbooks/wb_0t42rcfd7WDJBddubQN/tables/t_0t48l6xQ4vNjHtqtW22/views/gv_0t48l6xzUGi2hrENrhj
Hari K.
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Hey there - If you use the keywords section, it is an additive search with OR logic
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Clay S. tagging again

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When you use commas to separate keywords in "Find Recent Posts," it works as an OR operator—matching posts that contain any of the keywords. [1]
For boolean logic (AND/OR/NOT), Clay supports these operators in formulas and filters. You can use:
AND (&&) to require all conditions
OR (||) to match any condition
NOT (!) to exclude conditions [2]
Some enrichments like Ocean.io also offer a "Keywords Operator" field where you can explicitly choose "Any of" (OR), "All of" (AND), or "None of" (NOT). [3]
For detailed examples and syntax, check our Logical operators guide.
Clay Support
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Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
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If you need any more help understanding how to use keywords or boolean operators in Clay, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to achieve with your search?
Brian S.
·
·
When entering Series A it appears to have returned Series or A. How should I use this field
Clay Support
APP
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When you enter "Series A" in keyword fields, commas separate keywords and use OR logic—so "Series A" is treated as "Series" OR "A," matching posts with either word. [1] [2]
To search for the exact phrase "Series A," put it in quotes: "Series A". This ensures it matches the complete phrase rather than individual words.
Clay Support
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Was that helpful?
Brian S.
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I used the "Series A" got this as it mentioned Series That format did not work
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Intercom
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Clay Support is sharing a file with you.
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Brian S.
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Here is the post it pulled https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-rowe-2000_perceptionbox-daymondjohn-leadership-a[…]dium=android_app&rcm=ACoAABA-dyoB2aYAm1ZpdjjwIgB0TRMrYXpxX4s Table https://app.clay.com/workspaces/257717/workbooks/wb_0t42rcfd7WDJBddubQN/tables/t_0t48l6xQ4vNjHtqtW22/views/gv_0t48l6xzUGi2hrENrhj
Hari K.
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Hey there - If you use the keywords section, it is an additive search with OR logic
Brian S.
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Clay S. tagging again