Search for a phrase with RH8

Hello,
I use RH8 to produce WebHelp. I thought that we should be able to search for a phrase by enclosing the search terms in double quotes. However, I have never been able to use the double quotes to look for a phrase. It still returns topics that have both words in it - but not necessarily next to each other. Am I just confused on this issue or am I missing a step?
Thanks,
Julie

You're not alone. That's the way Rh8 works.
I just tested both 8 and 10 using a topic with
Red rabbit
and
My rabbit is red
in the content.
In Rh8 every instance of red and rabbit was highlighted when I searched "red rabbit". In Rh10, only red rabbit was found.
See www.grainge.org for RoboHelp and Authoring tips
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