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If the person you are trying to find has a common name, it will be more efficient to know their username. Usernames are unique to each user while real names are not.
Top: This will include a combination of the most popular accounts, tweets, photos, and videos that include your search term. Live: This shows a livestream of tweets with your search term. For example, if you searched “Bill Clinton,” it will show the most recent tweets, photos, or videos about Bill Clinton. Accounts: Shows a list of accounts with your search term as the real name. The most popular accounts will be ordered first. If you are searching for a celebrity, like Hugh Jackman, the first account will likely be the actual account. However, if you are searching for a friend named John Smith, you may need to browse through the accounts to find the right John Smith. This is when you should search using the @username, instead. Photos: Shows a list of photos related to your search term. Videos: Shows a list of videos related to your search term. More Options: Lets you narrow your search by location or from people you follow.
The verified account will also have a checkmark next to it.
If you are using a tablet, tap the icon with three dots in the menu bar to the left.
If you are viewing Twitter on a desktop computer, click Explore in the menu panel to the left instead.
