Featured snippet
A featured snippet is a boxed answer pulled from a page and shown above normal Google results. Winning it puts your answer first.
Snippets favour a direct answer near the top of a page. Use a short definition, numbered list, or small table.
Write the answer as if it will be quoted alone, because it often is.
A practical example
A result displays a short definition or a step list drawn from a relevant page.
A common mistake
Assuming a fixed word count forces Google to choose your answer.
How to check it
Compare the query's task with your explanation and inspect relevant snippet controls. Record observed results rather than promising a position.
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