Fess User Guide

How to write search queries in Fess: AND, OR and NOT, field and label search, sorting, wildcards, ranges, boosting, fuzzy search, and geo search.

Introduction to Searching

• Intended Audience
• Before You Read This Document
• Online Access
• Technical Support Contact
• Third-Party Website References
• Submitting Comments and Suggestions

AND Search

• Usage

OR Search (Matching Any Word)

• Usage

NOT Search (Excluding Words)

• Usage
• Related Topics

Label-Specified Search

• Label-Specified Search (Category Search)

Field Search (Narrowing by Title, URL and More)

• Field-Specified Search

Sort Search

• Sort Target Fields
• Usage

Wildcard Search

• Usage
• Usage Conditions

Range-Specified Search

• Usage

Boost Search

• Boost Search (Weighted Search)

Fuzzy Search

• Fuzzy Search (Approximate Search)

Geolocation-Based Search

• Usage

Hidden Search Conditions

• Usage

Role Search

• Search Method
• Changing Password
• Logging Out

Special Characters

• List of Special Characters
• Usage
• Related Topics

Advanced Search

• Usage
• Field List

AI Search Mode

• Overview
• Features of AI Search Mode
• How to Use Chat Search
• Tips for Effective Questions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Notes
• References