# Searches using Custom Fields **URL:** \ **Category:** Max Classic\ **Created:** [February 21, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://integration.keap.com/t/searches-using-custom-fields/31561 "2018-02-21T21:23:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Robin\_Zell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Robin\_Zell](https://integration.keap.com/u/Robin_Zell)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://integration.keap.com/t/searches-using-custom-fields/31561/1 "2018-02-21T21:23:20Z")
I have Custom Fields with a list of options and basically four ways to pull that data in a search. Unfortunately, I am not able to use the parameters to pull contacts. Contains any, Doesn’t Contain Any, Contains All and Doesn’t contain All are the options. It only seems to pull contacts if I choose one of the items from the field, but I want to be able to search based on this custom field having nothing chosen (doesn’t contain any) plus a tag and it will not work. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![John\_Borelli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/integration.keap.com/john_borelli/32/11880_2.png) [@John\_Borelli](https://integration.keap.com/u/John_Borelli)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://integration.keap.com/t/searches-using-custom-fields/31561/2 "2018-02-21T23:23:47Z")
have you tried ‘doesn’t contain’ and placing an underscore (wildcard) in the value field? ---
**Author:** ![Robin\_Zell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Robin\_Zell](https://integration.keap.com/u/Robin_Zell)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://integration.keap.com/t/searches-using-custom-fields/31561/3 "2018-02-22T15:26:54Z")
Interesting! I will try that. Thanks. I didn’t know what to use as a wildcard. Robin Zell [www.singlestravelintl.com](http://www.singlestravelintl.com) 877-SOLO-TRIP x 704 877-765-6874 x 704 Fax: 877-765-6874 _Creating life-changing experiences and unique opportunities to meet the world together_ **Ride the Waves!** $50 Deposits, Unlimited Drink Packages and more! Celebrate Wave Season with a cruise special! Special offers in February. **EARN $25 FOR EVERY NEW MEMBER YOU REFER WHO BOOKS A TRIP** For more information about our vacations, join our FREE online Singles Travel Community: [https://www.singlestravelintl.com/community](https://www.singlestravelintl.com/community) ---
**Author:** ![Robin\_Zell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Robin\_Zell](https://integration.keap.com/u/Robin_Zell)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://integration.keap.com/t/searches-using-custom-fields/31561/4 "2018-02-28T15:33:56Z")
This won’t work. There is no field to fill. It is just a drop down list to choose All, None, etc. I will try this trick for other searches though. Thanks! Robin Zell [www.singlestravelintl.com](http://www.singlestravelintl.com) _Creating life-changing experiences and unique opportunities to meet the world together_