Wildcard search in XLSX is a search for a string of text using a pattern in which some of the characters in the string are replaced with special characters representing zero, one or more arbitrary characters.

This online Wildcard search in XLSX app allows you to search using the following wildcards:

A wildcard search example is the query "?in*", for which the application will find the following words in documents:

In this application, wildcards denote part of only one word. If you need to find a phrase consisting of several words, all words from a query in a XLSX file, or any word from a query in a XLSX file, then you must select the appropriate option under the query text box. In this case, each word of the query may contain wildcards, and the words are separated from each other by spaces.

The GroupDocs.Search full-text search engine, on which this application is based, allows you to specify wildcards in the query to search for strings of length from N to M, where N and M belong to the range from 0 to 255. This library also allows you to set the range of distances between words when searching phrases.

How to search with wildcards in XLSX

  • Click inside the file drop area to upload a XLSX file or drag & drop a XLSX file.
  • Once upload completes, you will be able to perform search in your XLSX file.
  • Enter your search query consisting of one or more words separated by spaces, including wildcards if necessary.
  • Select search type: phrase, all words, any word.
  • Get results by clicking the "Search" button.
  • Add more XLSX files with "Add files" button.
  • Select added files to include them into the index and perform searches.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does the online app Wildcard Search in XLSX work?

    The search is performed in two stages. First, documents are added to an index. And only then the search is performed in the index.
  • What about privacy, is it safe to use the online app Wildcard Search in XLSX?

    Access to your folder with uploaded and indexed files is only available to someone who has a link. All uploaded files are deleted from the servers after 24 hours.
  • Is an internet connection required to use the online app Wildcard Search in XLSX?

    This application is client-server. If you lose your internet connection while using the app, you won't be able to get search results.
  • Can I search on Linux, Mac OS, Android?

    You can search from any device, regardless of the operating system, that has a modern browser and an internet connection.

Other file formats supported by Wildcard search app

You can also perform wildcard search in many other file formats. Please see the full list below.

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