Searches the data source for the provided value and displays any matches as suggestions.

Parameters

word String

The filter value.

Example - search the widget

<select id="multiselect" multiple="multiple">
    <option>Item1</option>
    <option>Item2</option>
</select>
<script>
$("#multiselect").kendoMultiSelect();

var multiselect = $("#multiselect").data("kendoMultiSelect");

multiselect.search("Item1");
</script>
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