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How to use IN clause in a search string?

lhumbertosplunk
New Member

Why does the following string work:

url=*string1* OR url=*mystring2*

But, this one does not work?

url in (*mystring1*, *mystring2*)

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richgalloway
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Use IN (all caps).

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richgalloway
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Use IN (all caps).

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If this reply helps you, Karma would be appreciated.
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lhumbertosplunk
New Member

Unbelievable! Sucks being a newbie.

It accepted "in" as a reserved word (color change). Never crossed my mind to test "IN". Shame!

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lhumbertosplunk
New Member

Unbelievable. It accepted "in" as a reserved word (different color in syntax).

Sucks being a newbie.

Thank you!

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