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Query returns incorrect result when using clause Steps - Contain Words - "#"
My test cases are using hash tag (#) in steps for query, for example "#login #search". I created a query as below and expected it return only test cases have steps contain "#SearchABC". However it return the ones with no hash either.
My Query:
The below "Not Match Test Case" does not have "#" in steps so it should not be return.
Is it an issue? If no, is there anyway to query exactly a word contains "#"?
Seems might occurred by:
- Special Character Handling: The # symbol may not be treated as part of the word in your query syntax. Many query systems treat certain special characters like # as delimiters or ignore them unless specifically escaped.
- Partial Matching: If the query engine performs partial matching or tokenization, it might return results containing the word without # because it's interpreting the query loosely.
Would suggest:
1. Escape the # Symbol:- Try escaping the # symbol in your query. For example, use \#SearchABC instead of #SearchABC if your query language supports escape sequences.
- Some systems may require double quotes, like "#SearchABC", to treat it as an exact match.
2. Use Exact Matching:
- Check if your query language supports exact phrase matching or a specific operator to enforce it. For instance, wrapping the term in brackets or quotes might work: ["#SearchABC"].
3. Modify Query Logic:
- Use advanced filters if available in your query engine. For instance, you can try explicitly searching for fields where the # appears.
