Data Assist Search using a keywords field

I have a field that is called keywords. However, if I enter more than one keyword, it returns no results, even though both words do exist in the text area field. This is how it is currently set up.

column: keywords
column type: text
comparison: includes
filter type: value
value:<?php echo ((isset($_POST["keywords"]))?$_POST["keywords"]:""); ?>

Should the keywords be comma separated? Thanks. I've tried changing it to type=keyword, but that would only return one value as well.

you should leave the type as keyword

the keyword criteria has settings for the Or Separator, the And separator and the start / end encapsulator.

these settings effect how you should enter the search terms.

the default settings are:

Keyword AND separator: ", " <- comma followed by a space
Keyword OR seperator: " " <- a space

Start Encapsulator: " <- double quote
End Encapsulator: " <- double quote

this would mean searching for:
foo bar

would look for foo OR bar in the record

foo, bar

would look for foo OR bar in the record

"foo bar"

would look for the string "foo bar" in the record

Still having trouble with this. Performed a search for state = MN, and keywords = Otter, green. No results returned, even though otter and green are both in the keywords field. See PM for URL.

I have a better example. Same search page, no state, but keywords = blue, green.

send a copy of the results page pleases.

I think it just worked.... Thank you!