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Space Matching

CA DLP matches spaces between words. These space create a single, composite search term. So if the search text is unipraxis solutions, the trigger confirms a match if it detects the phrase unipraxis solutions.

But by default, CA DLP ignores other spaces when searching for key words or phrases. Such spaces include tabs, line breaks, and spaces next to numbers or punctuation.

However, you can enable 'other space' matching if you require more flexible matching. You may want to do so if your key words or phrases are frequently used with consistent spacing.

You can enable space matching using the following variables:

%+matchSpace%

Matches spacing.

Example: The search expression %+matchSpace%Unipraxis (UNI15) but the trigger detects Unipraxis (UNI 15). This time, no match is confirmed.

%-matchSpace%

(Default) Ignores spacing.

Example: Consider an email control trigger that needs to detect all references to Unipraxis (UNI15). However, some emails may refer to Unipraxis (UNI 15). If the search expression is set to %-matchSpace%Unipraxis (UNI15), it detects both references. It returns Unipraxis (UNI 15) if the trigger detects Unipraxis (UNI 15) or it returns Unipraxis (UNI15) if the trigger detects Unipraxis (UNI15)

Note: Any number of spaces is matched to a single space.

%whitespace% or %space%

Matches the space between words.

Full details are in the Search Text Syntax appendix.