Datatables - Search Box outside datatable

Question

I\'m using DataTables (datatables.net) and I would like my search box to be outside of the table (for example in my header div).

Is this possible ?

Answer 1

If you are using JQuery dataTable so you need to just add "bFilter":true. This will display default search box outside table and its works dynamically..as per expected

$("#archivedAssignments").dataTable({
                "sPaginationType": "full_numbers",
                "bFilter":true,
                "sPageFirst": false,
                "sPageLast": false,
                "oLanguage": {
                "oPaginate": {
                    "sPrevious": "<< previous",
                    "sNext" : "Next >>",
                    "sFirst": "<<",
                    "sLast": ">>"
                    }
                },
            "bJQueryUI": false,
            "bLengthChange": false,
            "bInfo":false,
            "bSortable":true
        });