jQuery plugin DataTables: How to highlight the current search text?

Question

Hi, I have started using the DataTables plugin (v1.6.2) for jQuery(v1.4.2), and I would like to ask you if you know a settings or a plugin that allow me to highlight the text used in search textbox on the filtered rows.

Thank you in advance

Answer 1

I would have to suggest the highlight plugin :)

I'm using this in about the same scenario right now, it's given me no issues thus far.

The usage is pretty simple:

$("#myTable").highlight($("#searchBox").val());

Just put the highlight CSS class in your stylesheet styles like you want and that's it:

.highlight { background-color: yellow }