Is there a way to filter by any string within a value.

[Michael Horton]

Is it possible to have a drop down, combo box, or auto completer to show results where any part matches the text typed? For example: Given the following values to select from:

Bob Smith

Jane Smithson

Becky Smithers

Bob Schultz

I type: "smith" and get back the following results:

Bob Smith

Jane Smithson

Becky Smithers

Thanks!

[Shameer Ali Baig Sulaiman Ali Baig]

Hi Michael,  

  

Thanks for contacting Syncfusion support.  

  

We have checked with your query. To achieve your expected requirement in EJ AutoComplete, use FilterType and HighlightSearch properties. 

 

Using FilterType property, you can filter the data which contains the typed text and HighlightSearch property can be used to highlight the typed text from the filtered list of data in the dropdown. 

 

Refer the below code block:  

 

<ej:Autocomplete ID="AutoComplete" runat="server" HighlightSearch="true" FilterType="Contains" DataTextField="ComponentName" DataUniqueKeyField="ComponentId" Width="500px"></ej:Autocomplete>  

 

  

  

Also, refer the below documentation link to customize the search results.  

https://help.syncfusion.com/aspnet/autocomplete/search-customization  

  

Please, let us know if you need any further assistance. 

  

 

Regards,  

Shameer Ali Baig S.