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Comparing the Classic Editor, Quick Editor, and the Search REST API

March 30, 2025
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To perform a Full Text Search, you can create indexes using one of the following methods:

Classic Editor

To create an index, left-click on the Add Index button to invoke the Classic Editor.

fts add index initial

Quick Editor

To quickly edit an index, left-click on the Quick Edit button towards the right-hand side on the Full Text Indexes panel to invoke the Quick Editor.

fts quick edit screen

The Differences

  • The Classic Editor

    • Exposes the most advanced creation tool in which users directly configure the full range of index mapping options.

    • Intended for power users who are already familiar with the concepts of full-text search.

  • The Quick Editor

    • The Quick Editor allows users to configure the mapping by working with sample documents and higher-level abstractions.

    • The Quick Editor it does not support all of the advanced options of the Classic Editor.

    • The Quick Editor is intended for new users who are still learning about full-text search.

  • The Search REST API

    • Allows users to instantly configure indexes via JSON payloads.

    • Good for exporting, importing, and porting Search index definitions.

    • Complex syntax typically precludes editing outside of one of the UI editors.