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 m

Answer 1

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();
    } );