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

$(document).ready(function() {
    tbl = $('#example').dataTable();
    tbl.fnFilter("^" + filter_value + "$");
});

Where filter_value is the string entered in the filter field.