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Things to know about search operators and wildcard characters

There are several options and ways to search for and find information using the Search feature to get things done. For example, you can search for documents which were modified at a certain date or in a certain time period. Then, you search across fields, which are specifically reserved for dates, and for a date range, for example, you enter two dots between two dates (<Date1>..<Date2>). You can also use fields, which are reserved for numbers and sums of money, to search for certain numbers or sums of money. Of course, you can find your documents and dossiers as well by entering a keyword.

Besides the very specific data you can enter into the property fields, you can also use wildcard characters. Wildcards are so-called operators that you can use to search without entering concrete figures and text. You can use the wildcard characters to compose so-called search patterns. For example, you can use the $ (dollar sign) to search for a property which does not contains any entry (empty).

By default, you can use specific search patterns in property fields to find documents matching these criteria. However, your administrator can define wildcard characters that differ from the default. If you have any questions regarding the wildcard characters and the search patterns, contact your administrator.