#42222·appsmith

[Bug]: Search and filter functions in the table widget do not work as expected when the column is formatted as HTML

Author: christas-vhpCreated Sep 11, 2026Updated Sep 11, 2026
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Description

When I change the Column Type of a table to HTML and then search (full table search) or filter (column contains 'my string') nothing is found. Workaround is to use a second column with Column Type Plain text and hide this column.

Seems like it's the same issue with URL 3 years ago: #23636

Sorting should take place by display text not computed value for the type column in the table.

Steps To Reproduce

  1. Insert a table widget with random data (no HTML Code needed)
  2. Change a column with text to HTML type
  3. Search for one of the string or use the filters to find the text in that column

Public Sample App

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Environment

Production

Severity

Medium (Frustrating UX)

Issue video log

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Version

Self Hosted - 2.2 Enterprise