MySQL Wildcard Searches With LIKE And FULLTEXT
MySQL wildcards offer flexible searches with LIKE and FULLTEXT. Use % for multiple chars, _ for single char, * in BOOLEAN MODE for fulltext search. Ideal for incomplete strings and improving database querying.
MySQL wildcards offer powerful ways to perform flexible searches. This article outlines the basics of using LIKE and FULLTEXT wildcards in MySQL.
Examples of MySQL Wildcards
LIKE Wildcard
SELECT *
FROM [your_table]
WHERE [your_column] LIKE 'string%';
% for multiple characters.
_ for a single character.
FULLTEXT Wildcard
SELECT *
FROM [your_table]
WHERE MATCH([column]) AGAINST('"[string]*"' IN BOOLEAN MODE);
* used in BOOLEAN MODE for fulltext search.
FAQ
What’s the Use of Wildcard Search in MySQL?
Wildcard searches a...