Filter does not work for some strings

[spoonerWeb]

I have a strange behaviour when using the filter for two different strings.
Please have a look at the column "Institution" at https://jsfiddle.net/72ekdkeh/, maybe you can tell me where to look for the bug. Or is it me?

[Mottie]

Hi @spoonerWeb!

The issue appears to be the word "and" inside of Institution name. It's a key word used by the filter widget to combine search queries.

Internally, I tried to bypass it, but it broke a few tests, so I think the easiest solution would be to change the "and" keyword (demo):

$(function() {
  // replace the "and" keyword
  $.tablesorter.language.and = "&&";

  var _table = $("table[data-filterable='data-filterable']");
  _table.tablesorter({
    ignoreCase: false,
    // widget code contained in the jquery.tablesorter.widgets.js file
    widgets: ["filter"],
    widgetOptions: {
      // extra css class name (string or array) added to the filter element (input or select)
      filter_cssFilter: "form-control"
    }
  });
});

I'll take a look at the filter code and make the exact search have priority over the filter type searches. In the mean time, the above word around will fix the problem. Just make sure your users know that they need to use && instead of and to combine filter searches.

[Mottie]

Fixed in v2.29.2... no alteration of the $.tablesorter.language.and value is needed.

[spoonerWeb]

Thanks a lot for your fast and perfect support! Wish you some nice christmas days.

[spoonerWeb]

Is there a plan for publishing the 2.29.2 version to npm?

[Mottie]

Oops! Done.