jQuery DataTables - Filter column by exact match

Question

Trying to only display exact matches to the search term entered in the search bar.

For instance, I have a search bar that filters by ID#. I want only records that match the exact # entered to display.

So if 123 is entered, I don't want 12345, 91239, etc etc to be displayed. Only 123.

Saw some info about bRegex on the FAQ page, but it's not working for me. Any ideas?

Answer 1

This will give you exact result for a column.

 table.column(i)
 .search("^" + $(this).val() + "$", true, false, true)
 .draw();

ie . search( input , regex, smart , caseInsen )

Answer 2

If you want the exact match from the beginning you can try this code,

    var table = $('#myTable').DataTable()
    $('#filterrow > th:nth-child(2) > input').on( 'keyup change', function () {
        table
        .column( $(this).parent().index()+':visible' )
        .search( "^" + this.value, true, false, true )
        .draw();
    } );