> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.inforiver.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.inforiver.com/super-filter/features/2.-search/i.wildcard-search.md).

# i.Wildcard Search

The **Wildcard Search** feature in Super Filter enables users to perform advanced searches using various text and number filter patterns, allowing for precise and flexible filtering.

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Video 1: Wildcard Search
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## Steps to Use Wildcard Search:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Enter the desired pattern or operator in the **Search Bar.**
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Press **Enter** to filter items based on the criteria.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## Wildcard Supported in Super Filter

1. **Text:**
   * **Contains:** `text`, `*text*`, or `t???` (e.g., `ABC`, `*INC*`, `A??`)
   * **Equal To:** `"text"` (e.g., `"ABC"`)
   * **Starts With:** `text*` (e.g., `ABC*`)
   * **Ends With:** `*text` (e.g., `*INC`)
   * **Match First Letter:** `^t` (e.g., `^A` for items starting with A)
   * **Must Contain:** `+text` (e.g., `+ABC`)
   * **Must Not Contain:** `-text` (e.g., `-INC`)
   * **Compound Search:** Combine patterns (e.g., `(ABC*&?*INC)`)
2. **Number:**
   * **Greater Than:** `>10`
   * **Less Than:** `<500`
   * **Greater Than or Equal To:** `>=100`
   * **Less Than or Equal To:** `<=50`
3. **Date Operators**:
   * **Equal to**: `2025` or `=2025`
   * **Greater than**: `>2025`
   * **Greater or equal**: `>=2025`
   * **Less than**: `<2025`
   * **Less or equal**: `<=2025`
   * **Between**: `2025_2026`
   * **Not equal**: `!2025`
4. **Date Formats**:
   * **Year**: `2025`
   * **Month**: `202501`, `2025-01`, or `2025.01`
   * **Date**: `20250101`, `2025-01-01`, or `2025.01.01`

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Video 1: Between date range search using wildcard.&#x20;
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{% hint style="info" %}
To activate wildcard search for dates, use date data without date hierarchy in the facet filter.
{% endhint %}

This feature provides a robust and flexible search experience, catering to diverse data exploration needs with support for complex text numeric and date queries.


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