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In many operating systems, an asterisk (*) in a file name is a wild card, matching any character or characters. For example, abc*.jpg will match abc.jpg, abc123.jpg, abcxyz.jpg, and abcr8ier93.jpg.
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Can a file name have a asterisk in Excel?
The asterisk is a special character and cannot be used in the names of any kind of file.
What symbol cannot be used as a file name?
* an asterisk
How do you open a ZIP file with an asterisk from the archive?
You can use WinZip or WinRAR to extract the files. Files with the asterisk also require a password.
Why asterisk symbol cannot be used as a windows file name?
Because an asterisk is designated as a wild card search character in database systems.
What can not go into a Excel workbook file name?
Special characters, such as the asterisk and the question mark.
What character such as an asterisk that is used as a substitute for characters in a file is called what?
wild card
Which WildCard character represents one or more file names?
A: an ****** or a ?????? Is usually accepted
Which symbol tells the Search feature to display any combination of characters in a file name?
Asterisk.
What is the significance of home directory in Unix file system?
It's where all settings, documents, private files, etc. are located.
Which symbols represent the wildcard characters in Access?
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The term given to an asterisk or other character used to substitute for several characters in a file search?
Wild card
How do ou spell asterisk?
Asterisk
