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We're happy to take a look, but as per the forum rules, please link to a test case - a test case that replicates the issue will ensure you'll get a quick and accurate response. Information on how to create a test case (if you aren't able to link to the page you are working on) is available here. Cheers, Colin

Take look at this also stackoverflow.com/questions/44940021/data-table-is-showing-no-data-available-in-table-using-angular

Brilliant. Thank you so much it does work. In case someone else needs it: var select = $('<select><option value=""></option></select>') .appendTo( $(column.footer()).empty()) .on( 'change', function () { var val = $.fn.dataTable.util.escapeRegex( $(this).val() ); column .search( val ? '^'+val+'.*$' : '', true, false ) .draw(); } ); if(column.index() == 5){ select.append( '<option value="Web">Web%</option>' ) } column.data().unique().sort().each( function ( d, j ) { select.append( '<option value="'+d+'">'+d+'</option>' ) } ); } ); }

The code in the Column Search with Select example uses a regex search and should search specifically for the value selected. It uses this code: column .search( val ? '^'+val+'$' : '', true, false ) .draw(); How are you searching? Please post a test case replicating the issue so we can see exactly what you have and to offer suggestions. https://datatables.net/manual/tech-notes/10#How-to-provide-a-test-case Kevin

Thanks

Also, example here, Colin

OMG, stupid me... thank you!

I actually manged to go around this by setting an index and adding an if statement.

You are welcome. Glad its working. Kevin

There are lots of threads regarding using text inputs in the header too. Here is the example I provide when answering the threads: http://live.datatables.net/giharaka/1/edit Kevin