# Full-Text Criterion

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.ibexa.co/en/saas/llms.txt).

Full-Text Search Criterion

The `FullText` Search Criterion searches for content based on the full text content of its fields.

## Arguments

- `value` - string to search for

## Supported syntax

A full-text query supports the following syntax:

- Boolean operators: `AND` (`&&`), `OR` (`||`), `NOT` (`!`)
- Require and exclude operators: `+`, `-`
- Grouping with parentheses
- Phrase search with double quotes
- Asterisks (`*`) as wildcards

## Example

You can use this Search Criterion over the REST API, in the payload of the [`POST /views`](https://doc.ibexa.co/en/saas/api/rest_api/rest_api_reference/rest_api_reference.html#tag/Views/operation/ibexa.rest.views.create) request:

**XML**

```xml
<Query>
    <Filter>
        <FullTextCriterion>victory</FullTextCriterion>
    </Filter>
</Query>
```

**JSON**

```json
"Query": {
    "Filter": {
        "FullTextCriterion": "victory"
    }
}
```

## Use cases

Assume a full-text search for `(cup AND ba*ball) "breaking news"`, which combines grouping, the `AND` operator, a wildcard, and a quoted phrase.

It returns content containing phrases such as "Breaking news", "Baseball world cup", "Basketball cup", or "Breaking news: Baseball world cup victory".

It doesn't return content with phrases such as "Football world cup" or "Breaking sports news".