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# Software filter fields

# Software filter fields {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 23, 2026  
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The following table lists the software filter fields from which you can create a filter.
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| Field | Description |
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| Name | A descriptive label for the rule. For example, Exclude company name shortcut. |
| Software name | (Optional) Enter the display name of the software. In the Condition dropdown, select the matching type: * Starts with * Ends with * Contains * Exact match * Regex {#sw-filter-fields__ul_x53_l1n_3kc} |
| Publisher | (Optional) Enter the software vendor or publisher name. In the Condition dropdown, select the matching type: * Starts with * Ends with * Contains * Exact match * Regex {#sw-filter-fields__ul_zks_gbn_3kc} |
| Version | (Optional) Enter the version string. In the Condition dropdown, select the matching type: * Starts with * Ends with * Contains * Exact match * Regex {#sw-filter-fields__ul_p1r_mbn_3kc} Note: Although this field and the Software name and Publisher fields are optional, at least one of them must have a value. |
| OS filter | Select the operating system the rule applies to: * All * Windows * Linux * macOS {#sw-filter-fields__ul_x4r_rbn_3kc} |
| Discovery source | (Optional) Enter the Discovery source to restrict the rule to installations reported by a specific source. Leave blank to apply the rule to installations from any source. |
| Active | Toggle to Active to enable the rule. |
[Table 1. Software filter fields]

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