Negative exact match: Definition

A keyword setting that allows you to exclude your ad for searches of the exact keyword phrase – without extra words. Your ad may still show for searches that include the keyword phrase with additional words.

Example

Negative exact match keyword: running shoes

Search Could an ad show?
blue tennis shoes Yes
running shoe Yes
blue running shoes Yes
shoes running Yes
running shoes No

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