This article explains how to search for answers using the Client Portal. The portal is useful for finding “how to” information about a specific tech topic, such as how to add a mailbox in Outlook or change your MFA settings if you have a new phone.
Basics
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Start at Middlebury’s Client Portal — go/helpme/
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Click the “Search the client portal” field at top right (shown below under Search Tips), then type a word or phrase. Results with these words in the title will appear as you type. Press Enter/Return to see a list of results that have these words in the title and/or content.
Search Tips
Here are a few pointers that let you be more precise about what you're seeking.

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If you hover over the search field, search tips will be displayed.
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To search for items with an exact match, place double quotes around your text.
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To search for items with a specific tag, enter the # symbol followed by the name of the tag.
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Unless requested otherwise, a list of both Knowledge Base articles and Service pages matching your search criteria will be displayed. Click the globe icon beside the search field, then choose Knowledge Base if you just want to see "how to" articles.
