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  • difference between * and ? wildcards.

    Is there documentation on the difference between the two wildcard characters? When I use them in some searches, they return different results. The * seems to return better results, whereas the ? might not return anything using the same search parameter.

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    ? will match any one character.
    * will match any number of characters

    So sit? will match "site"
    And sit* will match "sitemap", "situation" and "site"

    See also this FAQ
    Q. How do I perform advanced searches (or what search tips can I provide to my users)?

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    • #3
      Thanks! I just couldnt find that in the help files. It makes sense now.

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