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

just set the regex and smart false. and you get the exact result.

 $('#yourTableID').DataTable({ 
  search: {
     regex: false,
     smart: false
  }
 })