How to use Boolean search in linked in sales navigator
- George Apostolov
How to use Boolean search in linked in sales navigator: step-by-step guide
Click on the 'Lead Filters' option
If you want to find something specific, put quotes around it. For instance: "Supply Chain Director"
You can now see leads with the exact keywords 'Supply chain director'
Use (NOT) right before keyword to keep it out of your search. For instance, 'Chief Executive Officer NOT sales'
You can now see leads with the exact keywords 'Chief Executive Officer NOT Sales'
Use the word (AND) to find the results that have both your keywords. For example, 'Sales AND Marketing specialist'
You can now see the list of leads who are in both 'sales AND Marketing'
Use parentheses to search leads who are in more than one function foe example: (VP OR Head) AND (Sales OR Marketing)
Now the results will show leads who are in either VP Sales or Head Marketing or Head Marketing or Head Sales or VP Marketing
Quick answer: To use Boolean search in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, click on Lead Filters, put quotes around specific terms, use NOT to exclude keywords, use AND for combined results, and use parentheses for multiple functions.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Filter leads on LinkedIn Sales Navigator with Boolean search by using quotes, NOT, AND, and parentheses for precise keyword targeting. This guide shows how to use Boolean search in linked in sales navigator in 9 steps, starting with "Click on the 'Lead Filters' option" and finishing with "Now the results will show leads who are in either VP Sales or Head Marketing or Head Ma...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real LinkedIn interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to use Boolean search in linked in sales navigator?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your LinkedIn data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under LinkedIn. Related guides: How to Use LinkedIn Analytics, How to use LinkedIn sales navigator and How to use linkedin sales navigator to find employees?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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