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

The current versions of Datatables supports using real exact matching on a column basis.

table.column(i)
.search($(this).val(), false, false, false)
.draw();

The documentation explains each flag.