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Default search item

 

Default search term

Determines which search operator is used when two search terms are entered without an operator present between them.

Within words

Expands the allowed proximity between words within the search results.

For example, a search for "Cloud Nine" will search for the word "Cloud" within 3 words of "Nine".

Wildcard

 

Wildcard character

This character is used as a prefix or suffix mask when running a search. Must be a non-alphanumeric character.

Quotation

 

Quotation character

This character is used to specify search strings, which is useful when your query includes numbers or special characters, such as periods, asterisks, and spaces.

Must be a non-alphanumeric character.

Highlight

 

Highlight color

Determines the color used to display search hits from searches performed using the Quick, Simple, Form, and Advanced Search features.

It is best practice to choose a color that stands out against the Browse view background, and is different than the data or field font color.

Persistent color

Highlights terms found in the record from the list of terms in the <databasename>_Persistent.txt file when the Persistent Search feature is enabled.

It is best practice to choose a color that stands out against the Browse view background, and is different than the data or field font color.