[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
- Insert a table widget with random data (no HTML Code needed)
- Change a column with text to HTML type
- 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
Source: appsmithorg/appsmith