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Introduction

This document explains how to navigate using the Wildcard feature. Using a wildcard allows you to define the search or restrict the system’s search.

Procedure

3 Wildcards are available. The wildcards are restricted to use in alpha character fields.

• (*) Asterisk
• (=) Equal Sign
• (?) Question Mark

Using the (*) Asterisk and/or (=) Equal Sign

Use an equal sign (=) or an asterisk (*) wildcard before, within, or after the query letters.

• If placed before, the search looks for all names ending with the specified text.
• If placed within, the search looks for all names containing the specified text
• If placed after, the search looks for all names beginning with the specified text.
• If placed before and after, the search looks for all names containing the specified text.

Examples:

• * Doe - System retrieves all names of Doe or names beginning with Doe.
• Barbara * - System retrieves all names of Barbara or names beginning with Barbara.
• * Doe * - System retrieves all data that contain the letters d, o, and e in that order, as in the name Beddoes.

Using the ( ? ) Question Mark

Use this wildcard to match a single character.

• Lehm?n - The system will retrieve any spelling of Lehman, Lehmen, Lehmon, or any other name which contains the same letters.

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