Unlocking Text Search In SQL Server With CONTAINS
Use SQL Server's CONTAINS function for efficient text search in indexed columns. Filter results with words, phrases, synonyms & proximity searches. Requires full-text index setup.
Finding relevant text data efficiently requires full-text search capabilities. SQL Server’s CONTAINS function allows searching for words, phrases, and synonyms in indexed columns.
How to use CONTAINS in SQL Server
Basic syntax and setup for using CONTAINS.
SELECT *
FROM Product
WHERE CONTAINS((Name, Description), 'Laptop');
This filters results where "Laptop" appears in either column.
Use CONTAINS for various text searches
Find a word.
WHERE CONTAINS(Description, 'powerful')
Exact phrase search.
WHERE CONTAINS(Descript...