ProQuest Search Widget
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Use the Create widget page to add a ProQuest search box to a Web page, for example a library homepage. Users can then search ProQuest directly from the library’s homepage.

Important to know: To search with your widget, users who visit your page must:

Choosing a layout for your widget

In the Widget layout area you can:

Use the +/- icons to collapse or expand individual sections.

Choosing a style

There are two styles to choose from. To see examples of how you can customize each style, hover on the corresponding information icon.

Choosing themes

You can choose a pre-defined theme, or use the Customize theme area to choose from a wider range of font, color and display options.

Adding a logo, headings, custom text, and tips

Use the radio buttons in the Heading, text and tips section to choose whether to add search tips, your own heading or logo or custom text to the widget. Customize the text style, color, size, and alignment.

Changing the size of your widget

The Widget Preview area is updated with your changes. When you are happy with the appearance of your widget, click Get Widget to generate the HTML code. Paste the code into the HTML for your Web page.

Widget setup

Databases

Specify the databases your search widget will run against.

Search limits & options

The Search limits and options area allows you to apply limits and options to your search, including:

Proxies and accounts

This area enables you to specify a proxy server and account ID to take users of your widget to the preferred authentication method.

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