Partial search not working

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When I search my database, it doesn’t seem that partial search works.

Example.

My note title is “WDS limit”

If I reach for “WDS”, it shows the note.
If I search for “WDS limit”, it shows the note
If I search for “WDS lim”, it doesn’t find the note.
If I search for “WDS lim*”, it does find the note.

If I have a note with the contents “cat /proc/driver/macpt/db” in it, I can’t find it without using the full “/proc/driver/macpt/db”

How come? Bummer to have to use asterisk all the time when searching.

2

Are you referring to the Tools > Search window or the search field?

3

The search box.

4

If you check Prefix while typing under the magnifying glass, an asterisk wildcard will be assumed on the last search term. Otherwise, the search will assume words, not substrings.
The Tools > Search requires wildcards for substring matching.

5

That fixed it for me! Thanks. Much better behavior. :slight_smile:

6

You’re welcome. :smiley:

7

Hi, I’m having the same problem, but I don’t see “Prefix while typing” option in the magnifying glass options. Did it move someplace else?

8

Never mind! I toggled the “Partial matches while typing” option off and then on, and now it’s working.

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Glad you found it :slight_smile: