What does dtSearch do with punctuation in search terms?

When conducting searches using dtSearch, the system treats punctuation as a space. This means that any punctuation marks present in the search terms will not limit the search or affect the search results as distinct characters. Instead, the punctuation is effectively ignored in terms of matching words, allowing for a more flexible search experience. For instance, if a user enters a term with punctuation, dtSearch will look for the words themselves without considering the intervening punctuation marks.

This characteristic is beneficial because it allows users to find terms regardless of minor typographical differences, such as the presence of commas, periods, or other punctuation, ensuring that the core words are prioritized during the search process. Thus, using dtSearch facilitates a broader and potentially more inclusive search result set, as it concentrates on the words and their relationships rather than the exact formatting or punctuation around them.