Currently, in Datatable (and other components), we can choose which field the search applies to—and that works well for simple use cases 
However, I’d like to suggest a small but powerful improvement:
What if we could define a search operator per field?
Right now, searches appear to rely on a general LIKE operator, which can sometimes return broader results than expected.
Example:
If I have project numbers like:
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2026059
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2026079
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2026089
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2026099
And I search for “202605”, the results may include:
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2026059
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2026079
But ideally, the search should return only values that start with “202605”.
Suggested Enhancement
Allow users to define search behavior per field, such as:
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Starts with
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Ends with
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Contains
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Exact match
This would:
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Improve search accuracy
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Reduce confusion for end users
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Provide more control without needing workarounds
Tadabase has always been great at listening to its community and building intuitive, user-friendly features 
This small enhancement could make a big difference across many apps.
Would love to hear others’ thoughts on this!
