search filter with similar text values

MMaurer1

I have a column that I am filtering on, using a select dropdown, that can have valued like "Fred" and "Fred Smith". I would like to have only "Fred" show up in the table when that is selected rather than having all 'Fred-like' values show. It is also a multiple select dropdown so I need to be able to show only "Fred" as well as other selected values.

kthorngren

The code in the Column Search with Select example uses a regex search and should search specifically for the value selected. It uses this code:

                        column
                            .search( val ? '^'+val+'$' : '', true, false )
                            .draw();

How are you searching?

Please post a test case replicating the issue so we can see exactly what you have and to offer suggestions.
https://datatables.net/manual/tech-notes/10#How-to-provide-a-test-case

Kevin