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The University of Virginia A-Z index now features a "Live Search" function, allowing users to locate a site by typing the first few letters of the title.

Users may still browse the entire list alphabetically.

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Usage Tips

Tips for using the A-Z live search:

  • Type a single letter, e.g. ("A") to see all sites beginning with that letter.
  • Enter a string letters or words to see all sites containing that string.
  • The <enter> key doesn't have any function.
  • The <escape> key can be used to clear the search box.

Technical Information

The A-Z index is built atop a web service layer that uses JSON over HTTP to fetch search results.

A JQuery-based AJAX search client provides a live search browser interface.

Some examples of queries include:

If you have any comments or suggestions for ways to improve the A-Z index, or would like to report a problem, please send us an email.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 23-May-2012 02:05:13 EDT