What is 'special character' in SAP BC-DWB - ABAP Workbench, Java IDE and Infrastructure?

special character - Overview

• Component: BC-DWB

• Component Name: ABAP Workbench, Java IDE and Infrastructure

• Description: A character used for a symbol other than a letter or a numeral. &EXAMPLE& * asterisk / slash § section sign

special character - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Special characters are symbols or characters that are not part of the standard alphabet. In SAP, special characters are used to represent certain functions or operations. For example, the asterisk (*) is used to represent a wildcard in search strings. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the BC-DWB ABAP Workbench, special characters can be used in search strings to find specific data. For example, if you wanted to find all records that contain the word “sales”, you could use the asterisk () as a wildcard and enter “sale” into the search string. In the Java IDE and Infrastructure, special characters can be used to represent certain operations or functions. For example, the plus sign (+) is used to add two numbers together. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using special characters in SAP, it is important to remember that they have specific meanings and should not be used interchangeably. For example, the asterisk (*) is used as a wildcard in search strings, while the plus sign (+) is used for addition. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on special characters in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_751_index_htm/7.51/en-US/index.htm?file=abenspecial_characters.htm