I'm using jQuery UI Autocomplete . Is there a way to override its default search algorithm? The changes I want to make are: Prioritize words that start with the search term at the top of the suggested results. Return a maximum of 5 results (instead of the default behavior, which is to return all matching results, potentially creating a really tall dropdown box).

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Emmett

Reputation: 14327

Custom search function for jQuery UI Autocomplete

I'm using jQuery UI Autocomplete.

Is there a way to override its default search algorithm?

The changes I want to make are:

Prioritize words that start with the search term at the top of the suggested results.
Return a maximum of 5 results (instead of the default behavior, which is to return all matching results, potentially creating a really tall dropdown box).

Upvotes: 5

Answers (1)

Nikita Rybak

Reputation: 68006

Normally, it all should be done in back-end. Your server-side script defines in what order and how many results will be returned.

Alternatively (if back-end is not under your control), you can specify function as source attribute. In this function you can query back-end and process results in whatever way your want. E.g., here's an example
http://jqueryui.com/demos/autocomplete/#multiple-remote

Upvotes: 2

Custom search function for jQuery UI Autocomplete

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