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use columns.searchable to disable search on some columns - but

it work's,but then the search field is completely disabled

to handle a smarter search. Perhaps the easiest option

I`m using built in search of datatables. Here is

It still can cause unneeded traffic. My solution was to remove the default handler and add a keydown and watch for the enter key, plus I put a search image button next to the search box.

DataTables' built-in search facility already provides multi-column filtering. See the most basic example: https://datatables.net/examples/basic_init/zero_configuration.html

use the applied option on data rows $('#table').dataTable().rows( { search: 'applied' } ).data(); this will give you the rows left after the search is applied.

not be confused with search() which is used to

You can use regex search and enclose the search

and it returns a search result. Whether I use