Client Query - How can I search for part of a field, such as name?

Question/Problem 

How can I search for part of a field rather than type it in full?

Resolution/Solution 

There is a wildcard feature in all free text search boxes on the system.

The wildcard buttons are located at either end of the search field.

If white they are switched off, and the system will search for an exact match:


If green they are enabled, each end can be enabled separately or both together.

Green on the left and white on the right shows all items that end in the word "tea":


White on the left and green on the right shows all items that start with "tea":


Green both sides will show any item containing the word "tea":




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