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DynamicStringSearch

Search through many strings dynamically

Contributed by: Michael Sollami

ResourceFunction["DynamicStringSearch"][list]

provides a searchable browser for viewing matching substrings in list.

Details and Options

ResourceFunction["DynamicStringSearch"] takes a List or Association for its argument expr.

ResourceFunction["DynamicStringSearch"] accepts the following options:

"Horizontal"

possible values include "Horizontal","Vertical" or "VeryLong"

function for wrapping each of the items in the result set

Browse through a long list of labels:

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Search through the values of an Association:

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Set the LabelingFunction option to copy results when clicked:

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When dealing with more than a few thousand strings use the "VeryLong" option:

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DynamicStringSearch uses Kuba' s VerticalScrollbar and ListPane (link) for the "VeryLong" option.