Support How can I include non-exact search results?

[romaloma]

Are there any commands for searching that will return everything that incudes a certain word? not just the word on it's own?
For example posts that contain a URL with the word will not appear in results, as the search only seems to show posts which have the word or phrase by itself, not surrounded by a URL.

I have tested this several times now, I'll search a name of someone and even though their name is contained in a URL of a thread, but that post with the URL does not show up as a result.

I've had a search around to see if I can include these results but since that's the way the search works it makes it even harder to find help!
any ideas?

 

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

Try to add a * at the end like "name*".

 

[romaloma]

Try to add a * at the end like "name*".

You're a lifesaver! I can't believe how simple it was in the end.
I might have to suggest adding that tip to the search page, as I've seen a few people who've had a similar problem...
It's bonkers how many more results show up now so thanks!