Search

can still sent empty search inputs and get the

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