Partial Word Search Feature

[Lucy_Connell]

Hi,

We'd like the search function on our website www.liquidispose.co.uk to match partial words. We understand that this may require some Java Script. Can anyone help?

Thanks, Lucy.

[KarlOffenberger]

Hello Lucy,

Searching for partial words is already supported if you use the asterisk character * e.g. cu* will find cup, cups etc.

If you want to make this the default behaviour when searching for terms, you will need Javascript (as you noted) to append that asterisk to the search term from the input field.

Would that be sufficient for your needs?

[Lucy_Connell]

Hi Karl,

Thank you, yes, that's what we need!

Thanks, Lucy.

[KarlOffenberger]

Well quick & dirty would be to add it to the search form element directly on its onsubmit attribute as so

onsubmit="var s=$('input[type=search]');s.val(s.val()+'*')"

That should be on both search forms - the one in sidebar and search page.

Ideally though it would be much more neatly tucked away in the theme's theme.js.liquid.

Hope this helps!

[Lucy_Connell]

This worked perfectly, thanks!

[RepuestosCoremo]

Hello, Karl! what about middle terms, e.g: The product code is R4800 and I'd like it to show on the results when I look for 800. Thanks

[rakmarketing000]

I am also looking for this functionality. Have you figured this out?

[jocelynkellner]

I cannot figure out where my code is to edit. Can someone help? 

[ecoislandpolska]

Hi, will this code help with improving the search engine?

One of my products is called KISSTU, Im searching for the word KISS and nothing is found.

Could you tell me please more precisely where to install the code? I have 0 idea about programing. Thanks a lot.

[Jul]

hi Karl,

Where do i add this code you mentioned?

Thanks