ANS-0046 · SAVED SEARCHES & FORMULAS
How to Effectively Use the ‘Has Keywords’ Operator in NetSuite Saved Searches
This guide details how to use the 'Has Keywords' operator in NetSuite saved searches for flexible or exact term matching.
Short answer
The 'Has Keywords' operator in NetSuite saved searches allows for searching multiple terms using the 'OR' operator. For exact phrase matching, enclose the keyword in double quotes. This provides flexibility for broad or precise search results.
Scenario
Users often need to retrieve records in NetSuite saved searches based on multiple keywords or an exact phrase. Understanding the nuances of the 'Has Keywords' operator is crucial for achieving accurate and desired search results.
Solution
The 'Has Keywords' operator can be utilized to search for multiple keywords. When using the 'OR' operator between keywords, the search will return results containing one keyword or the other. To search for an exact keyword or phrase, enclose the term in double quotes. For example, searching for ball will return results like 'ballistic', whereas searching for "ball" will only return exact matches for 'ball'.
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