In Catalog Search, keyword searches default to which type of search?

In Catalog Search, keyword searches default to an AND type of search. This means that when users input multiple keywords, the search results will include items that contain all of the specified keywords instead of just one or any combination of them.

This approach is effective in narrowing down the search results to more relevant items that meet all criteria, improving the efficiency of the procurement process. By focusing on the AND logic, users are more likely to find exact matches for the products they are looking for, which helps streamline decision-making and enhances the overall user experience when using the catalog.

The other types of search logic, such as OR or NOT, would yield different results and likely result in a broader selection of search results, which may not effectively meet the user's specific needs. Similarly, the LIKE operation is often used in more complex querying scenarios, allowing for wildcard searches, rather than the straightforward keyword search default setting. Thus, the use of AND as the default search logic in Catalog Search aligns well with the goal of finding precise matches to user queries.