ftsoptions

ftsoptions is a term used to describe configurable options that govern full-text search (FTS) indexing and querying in various software systems. There is no universal standard for the term, and the exact syntax and available options vary by platform. In general, ftsoptions influence how text is parsed, indexed, and searched.

Common ftsoptions cover areas such as language selection, stopword handling, stemming or lemmatization, diacritic folding, and normalization rules. They may also affect indexing details like tokenization, position information, and the treatment of punctuation. Depending on the system, options can be applied at the level of an entire FTS index, per index configuration, or per individual query. The goal of these options is to tailor FTS behavior to the data and search needs of a given application.

Different platforms implement ftsoptions with different concepts. For example, some systems use named text search configurations, dictionaries, and templates to control language and stemming. Others expose analyzers, tokenizers, and token filters to shape how input text is transformed before indexing. Because mappings between platforms are not one-to-one, equivalent options may have different names or structures across systems.

If you encounter ftsoptions in documentation or code, consult the specific platform’s reference for exact syntax and semantics. Understanding the platform’s approach to analyzers, dictionaries, and tokenization will help map ftsoptions to the correct configuration. See also full-text search, analyzers, tokenizers, and stopword lists.