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title: "Wild Cards for Account Search"
slug: "using-wildcards-in-search"
updated: 2024-05-03T12:29:54Z
published: 2024-05-03T12:29:54Z
canonical: "docs.interprose.com/using-wildcards-in-search"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.interprose.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using Wildcards in Search

Wildcards (* and %) can be utilized in various search screens to enhance your search capabilities when you lack precise name, address information or other demographic details.

### [Account Search Screen](/v1/docs/advanced-account-search-guide)

In the Demographic Options section, wildcards can be applied to broaden your search parameters. For example:

Attempting to locate "Bobby" Smith but unsure of the exact spelling?

1. In the First Name field, enter "Bo" followed by the wildcard symbol "*".
2. In the Last Name field, enter "Smith".
3. Click "Search" to reveal results.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6c7303ca-5ffc-4149-8868-8ea498eee635/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2024-05-02 173525.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T14%3A33%3A41Z&se=2026-10-31T15%3A33%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fu%2FBwhZUK5BZQu5fAFCfS13OXP3t9lAiv2eU24dBS%2BA%3D)Image Displays Example Above

### [Email Search Screen](https://docs.interprose.com/docs/email-manager-guide#email-search)

Attempting to locate an email received from Victoria, but do not have the full email address?

1. In the From Email field, enter "Victoria" followed by the wildcard symbol "*".
2. Click "Search" to reveal results.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6c7303ca-5ffc-4149-8868-8ea498eee635/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2024-05-02 173650.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T14%3A33%3A41Z&se=2026-10-31T15%3A33%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fu%2FBwhZUK5BZQu5fAFCfS13OXP3t9lAiv2eU24dBS%2BA%3D)Image Displays Email Search Using Wildcard

> [!NOTE]
> Best Practices for Effective Searches
> 
> 
> 
> - **Start with Defined Criteria:**
> 
> Use specific information and multiple fields to narrow down results.
> - **Broaden Search When Needed:**
> 
> If initial results are insufficient, employ less specific information and fewer fields.