> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://doc.lucidworks.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Solr query language

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[localhost link]: http://localhost:3000/docs/lucidworks-search/05-move-data-out/solr-query-language

[mintlify link]: https://doc.lucidworks.com/docs/lucidworks-search/05-move-data-out/solr-query-language

[old doc.lw link]: https://doc.lucidworks.com/managed-fusion/5.9/b4lyep

This cheat sheet is a quick reference to the Solr query language. Use this syntax when querying Lucidworks Search via the [Query API](/api-reference/query-profiles-api/get-the-service-status).

Additional information about Solr query syntax can be found in the [Solr Query](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_7/the-standard-query-parser.html#specifying-terms-for-the-standard-query-parser) documentation.

There are two ways to query a Lucidworks Search collection using the parameters below:

* Enter query parameters in the [Query Workbench](/docs/lucidworks-search/03-ui-tour/query-workbench) or the Quickstart.
* Append query parameters to the [`/query/{id}` endpoint](/api-reference/query-profiles-api/get-the-service-status).

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## Wildcards

Wildcards and regular expressions are supported.

* `?` Single-character wildcard
* `*` Multi-character wildcard

## Escape characters

Some characters in query fields must be escaped using a backslash `\`. Adding `\` before the following includes them in the query as literal values:

* `?`
* `*`
* `\`
* `/`
* `"`

<Note>
  Queries against facets are case sensitive.
</Note>

## Common query parameters

|         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `q`     | Defines a query using [standard query syntax](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/the-standard-query-parser.html#standard-query-parser-parameters). This parameter is mandatory.                                                                                      |
| `fq`    | [Filter query](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/common-query-parameters.html#fq-filter-query-parameter). A query string that limits the query results without influencing their scores.                                                                            |
| `sort`  | [Sort field/direction](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/common-query-parameters.html#sort-parameter). The field on which to sort, followed by a space and direction (`desc` or `asc`). You can specify multiple sort fields like this: `sort=title asc,year desc`. |
| `rows`  | [Max results per page](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/common-query-parameters.html#rows-parameter). This sets the "page size" for paginated search results.                                                                                                      |
| `start` | [Pagination offset](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/common-query-parameters.html#start-parameter). The number of results to skip, for pagination purposes.                                                                                                        |
| `fl`    | [Field List](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/common-query-parameters.html#fl-field-list-parameter). The list of fields to return in the query results.                                                                                                            |
| `df`    | [Default field](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/the-standard-query-parser.html#standard-query-parser-parameters). Used to configure the `q` and `fq` parameters. If not specified, the default field is `text`.                                                   |
| `wt`    | [Response writer](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/common-query-parameters.html#wt-parameter). Select the response format by specifying one of [Solr’s response writers](https://solr.apache.org/guide/8_8/response-writers.html).                                 |

## Query examples

1. Search only the `title` field in the "docs" collection for the term "solr", and format the results as JSON:

```sh wrap  theme={"dark"}
http://EXAMPLE_COMPANY.lucidworks.cloud/api/query-pipelines/default/collections/docs/select?q=solr&fl=title&wt=json
```

<Note>
  Replace `EXAMPLE_COMPANY` with the name provided by your Lucidworks representative.
</Note>

2. Use the following query with wildcards and character escaping in the Query Workbench to search for both `BLU RAY MOVIES` and `CAMERA` classes in the `VIDEO/CD` and `PHOTO/CAMERA` departments:

   * `class_s:*RA* AND department_s:*O\/C*`

3. Use a movie collection to select the movie ID and rating where the rating is equal to 4.

```sh wrap  theme={"dark"}
http://FUSION_HOST:FUSION_PORT/api/query-pipelines/default/collections/docs/select?q=*:*&fl=movie_id,rating&fq=rating:4
```

4. Search for movies with "black" in the title, starting at the 20th result for pagination, then return the results as XML:

```sh wrap  theme={"dark"}
http://FUSION_HOST:FUSION_PORT/api/query-pipelines/default/collections/docs/select?q=black&fl=title&start=20&rows=20&wt=xml
```