Frequent Question: How Do You Use Wildcards in Linux?

What is * wildcard in Linux with examples?

A wildcard in Linux is a symbol or a set of symbols that stands in for other characters. It can be used to substitute for any other character or characters in a string. For example, you can use a wildcard to get a list of all files in a directory that begin with the letter O.

How do you use wildcards?

To use a wildcard character within a pattern: Open your query in Design view. In the Criteria row of the field that you want to use, type the operator Like in front of your criteria. Replace one or more characters in the criteria with a wildcard character.