[DOCS] Reformat `word_delimiter` token filter (#53387)

Makes the following changes to the `word_delimiter` token filter docs:

* Adds a warning admonition recommending the `word_delimiter_graph`
  filter instead. This warning includes a link to the deprecated Lucene
  `WordDelimiterFilter`.
* Updates the description
* Adds detailed analyze snippet
* Adds custom analyzer and custom filter snippets
* Reorganizes and updates parameter documentation
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<titleabbrev>Word delimiter</titleabbrev>
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Named `word_delimiter`, it Splits words into subwords and performs
optional transformations on subword groups. Words are split into
subwords with the following rules:
[WARNING]
====
We recommend using the
<<analysis-word-delimiter-graph-tokenfilter,`word_delimiter_graph`>> instead of
the `word_delimiter` filter.
* split on intra-word delimiters (by default, all non alpha-numeric
characters): "Wi-Fi" -> "Wi", "Fi"
* split on case transitions: "PowerShot" -> "Power", "Shot"
* split on letter-number transitions: "SD500" -> "SD", "500"
* leading and trailing intra-word delimiters on each subword are
ignored: "//hello---there, 'dude'" -> "hello", "there", "dude"
* trailing "'s" are removed for each subword: "O'Neil's" -> "O", "Neil"
The `word_delimiter` filter can produce invalid token graphs. See
<<analysis-word-delimiter-graph-differences>>.
Parameters include:
The `word_delimiter` filter also uses Lucene's
{lucene-analysis-docs}/miscellaneous/WordDelimiterFilter.html[WordDelimiterFilter],
which is marked as deprecated.
====
`generate_word_parts`::
If `true` causes parts of words to be
generated: "Power-Shot", "(Power,Shot)" -> "Power" "Shot". Defaults to `true`.
Splits tokens at non-alphanumeric characters. The `word_delimiter` filter
also performs optional token normalization based on a set of rules. By default,
the filter uses the following rules:
`generate_number_parts`::
If `true` causes number subwords to be
generated: "500-42" -> "500" "42". Defaults to `true`.
* Split tokens at non-alphanumeric characters.
The filter uses these characters as delimiters.
For example: `Super-Duper` -> `Super`, `Duper`
* Remove leading or trailing delimiters from each token.
For example: `XL---42+'Autocoder'` -> `XL`, `42`, `Autocoder`
* Split tokens at letter case transitions.
For example: `PowerShot` -> `Power`, `Shot`
* Split tokens at letter-number transitions.
For example: `XL500` -> `XL`, `500`
* Remove the English possessive (`'s`) from the end of each token.
For example: `Neil's` -> `Neil`
`catenate_words`::
If `true` causes maximum runs of word parts to be
catenated: "wi-fi" -> "wifi". Defaults to `false`.
[TIP]
====
The `word_delimiter` filter was designed to remove punctuation from complex
identifiers, such as product IDs or part numbers. For these use cases, we
recommend using the `word_delimiter` filter with the
<<analysis-keyword-tokenizer,`keyword`>> tokenizer.
`catenate_numbers`::
If `true` causes maximum runs of number parts to
be catenated: "500-42" -> "50042". Defaults to `false`.
Avoid using the `word_delimiter` filter to split hyphenated words, such as
`wi-fi`. Because users often search for these words both with and without
hyphens, we recommend using the
<<analysis-synonym-graph-tokenfilter,`synonym_graph`>> filter instead.
====
[[analysis-word-delimiter-tokenfilter-analyze-ex]]
==== Example
The following <<indices-analyze,analyze API>> request uses the
`word_delimiter` filter to split `Neil's-Super-Duper-XL500--42+AutoCoder`
into normalized tokens using the filter's default rules:
[source,console]
----
GET /_analyze
{
"tokenizer": "keyword",
"filter": [ "word_delimiter" ],
"text": "Neil's-Super-Duper-XL500--42+AutoCoder"
}
----
The filter produces the following tokens:
[source,txt]
----
[ Neil, Super, Duper, XL, 500, 42, Auto, Coder ]
----
////
[source,console-result]
----
{
"tokens": [
{
"token": "Neil",
"start_offset": 0,
"end_offset": 4,
"type": "word",
"position": 0
},
{
"token": "Super",
"start_offset": 7,
"end_offset": 12,
"type": "word",
"position": 1
},
{
"token": "Duper",
"start_offset": 13,
"end_offset": 18,
"type": "word",
"position": 2
},
{
"token": "XL",
"start_offset": 19,
"end_offset": 21,
"type": "word",
"position": 3
},
{
"token": "500",
"start_offset": 21,
"end_offset": 24,
"type": "word",
"position": 4
},
{
"token": "42",
"start_offset": 26,
"end_offset": 28,
"type": "word",
"position": 5
},
{
"token": "Auto",
"start_offset": 29,
"end_offset": 33,
"type": "word",
"position": 6
},
{
"token": "Coder",
"start_offset": 33,
"end_offset": 38,
"type": "word",
"position": 7
}
]
}
----
////
[analysis-word-delimiter-tokenfilter-analyzer-ex]]
==== Add to an analyzer
The following <<indices-create-index,create index API>> request uses the
`word_delimiter` filter to configure a new
<<analysis-custom-analyzer,custom analyzer>>.
[source,console]
----
PUT /my_index
{
"settings": {
"analysis": {
"analyzer": {
"my_analyzer": {
"tokenizer": "keyword",
"filter": [ "word_delimiter" ]
}
}
}
}
}
----
[WARNING]
====
Avoid using the `word_delimiter` filter with tokenizers that remove punctuation,
such as the <<analysis-standard-tokenizer,`standard`>> tokenizer. This could
prevent the `word_delimiter` filter from splitting tokens correctly. It can also
interfere with the filter's configurable parameters, such as `catenate_all` or
`preserve_original`. We recommend using the
<<analysis-keyword-tokenizer,`keyword`>> or
<<analysis-whitespace-tokenizer,`whitespace`>> tokenizer instead.
====
[[word-delimiter-tokenfilter-configure-parms]]
==== Configurable parameters
`catenate_all`::
If `true` causes all subword parts to be catenated:
"wi-fi-4000" -> "wifi4000". Defaults to `false`.
+
--
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter produces catenated tokens for chains of alphanumeric
characters separated by non-alphabetic delimiters. For example:
`super-duper-xl-500` -> [ `super`, **`superduperxl500`**, `duper`, `xl`, `500`
]. Defaults to `false`.
`split_on_case_change`::
If `true` causes "PowerShot" to be two tokens;
("Power-Shot" remains two parts regards). Defaults to `true`.
[WARNING]
====
When used for search analysis, catenated tokens can cause problems for the
<<query-dsl-match-query-phrase,`match_phrase`>> query and other queries that
rely on token position for matching. Avoid setting this parameter to `true` if
you plan to use these queries.
====
--
`catenate_numbers`::
+
--
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter produces catenated tokens for chains of numeric characters
separated by non-alphabetic delimiters. For example: `01-02-03` ->
[ `01`, **`010203`**, `02`, `03` ]. Defaults to `false`.
[WARNING]
====
When used for search analysis, catenated tokens can cause problems for the
<<query-dsl-match-query-phrase,`match_phrase`>> query and other queries that
rely on token position for matching. Avoid setting this parameter to `true` if
you plan to use these queries.
====
--
`catenate_words`::
+
--
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter produces catenated tokens for chains of alphabetical
characters separated by non-alphabetic delimiters. For example: `super-duper-xl`
-> [ `super`, **`superduperxl`**, `duper`, `xl` ]. Defaults to `false`.
[WARNING]
====
When used for search analysis, catenated tokens can cause problems for the
<<query-dsl-match-query-phrase,`match_phrase`>> query and other queries that
rely on token position for matching. Avoid setting this parameter to `true` if
you plan to use these queries.
====
--
`generate_number_parts`::
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter includes tokens consisting of only numeric characters in
the output. If `false`, the filter excludes these tokens from the output.
Defaults to `true`.
`generate_word_parts`::
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter includes tokens consisting of only alphabetical characters
in the output. If `false`, the filter excludes these tokens from the output.
Defaults to `true`.
`preserve_original`::
If `true` includes original words in subwords:
"500-42" -> "500-42" "500" "42". Defaults to `false`.
`split_on_numerics`::
If `true` causes "j2se" to be three tokens; "j"
"2" "se". Defaults to `true`.
`stem_english_possessive`::
If `true` causes trailing "'s" to be
removed for each subword: "O'Neil's" -> "O", "Neil". Defaults to `true`.
Advance settings include:
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter includes the original version of any split tokens in the
output. This original version includes non-alphanumeric delimiters. For example:
`super-duper-xl-500` -> [ **`super-duper-xl-500`**, `super`, `duper`, `xl`,
`500` ]. Defaults to `false`.
`protected_words`::
A list of protected words from being delimiter.
Either an array, or also can set `protected_words_path` which resolved
to a file configured with protected words (one on each line).
Automatically resolves to `config/` based location if exists.
(Optional, array of strings)
Array of tokens the filter won't split.
`protected_words_path`::
+
--
(Optional, string)
Path to a file that contains a list of tokens the filter won't split.
This path must be absolute or relative to the `config` location, and the file
must be UTF-8 encoded. Each token in the file must be separated by a line
break.
--
`split_on_case_change`::
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter splits tokens at letter case transitions. For example:
`camelCase` -> [ `camel`, `Case` ]. Defaults to `true`.
`split_on_numerics`::
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter splits tokens at letter-number transitions. For example:
`j2se` -> [ `j`, `2`, `se` ]. Defaults to `true`.
`stem_english_possessive`::
(Optional, boolean)
If `true`, the filter removes the English possessive (`'s`) from the end of each
token. For example: `O'Neil's` -> [ `O`, `Neil` ]. Defaults to `true`.
`type_table`::
A custom type mapping table, for example (when configured
using `type_table_path`):
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--
(Optional, array of strings)
Array of custom type mappings for characters. This allows you to map
non-alphanumeric characters as numeric or alphanumeric to avoid splitting on
those characters.
[source,type_table]
--------------------------------------------------
# Map the $, %, '.', and ',' characters to DIGIT
# This might be useful for financial data.
$ => DIGIT
% => DIGIT
. => DIGIT
\\u002C => DIGIT
For example, the following array maps the plus (`+`) and hyphen (`-`) characters
as alphanumeric, which means they won't be treated as delimiters:
# in some cases you might not want to split on ZWJ
# this also tests the case where we need a bigger byte[]
# see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-width_joiner
\\u200D => ALPHANUM
--------------------------------------------------
`[ "+ => ALPHA", "- => ALPHA" ]`
NOTE: Using a tokenizer like the `standard` tokenizer may interfere with
the `catenate_*` and `preserve_original` parameters, as the original
string may already have lost punctuation during tokenization. Instead,
you may want to use the `whitespace` tokenizer.
Supported types include:
* `ALPHA` (Alphabetical)
* `ALPHANUM` (Alphanumeric)
* `DIGIT` (Numeric)
* `LOWER` (Lowercase alphabetical)
* `SUBWORD_DELIM` (Non-alphanumeric delimiter)
* `UPPER` (Uppercase alphabetical)
--
`type_table_path`::
+
--
(Optional, string)
Path to a file that contains custom type mappings for characters. This allows
you to map non-alphanumeric characters as numeric or alphanumeric to avoid
splitting on those characters.
For example, the contents of this file may contain the following:
[source,txt]
----
# Map the $, %, '.', and ',' characters to DIGIT
# This might be useful for financial data.
$ => DIGIT
% => DIGIT
. => DIGIT
\\u002C => DIGIT
# in some cases you might not want to split on ZWJ
# this also tests the case where we need a bigger byte[]
# see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-width_joiner
\\u200D => ALPHANUM
----
Supported types include:
* `ALPHA` (Alphabetical)
* `ALPHANUM` (Alphanumeric)
* `DIGIT` (Numeric)
* `LOWER` (Lowercase alphabetical)
* `SUBWORD_DELIM` (Non-alphanumeric delimiter)
* `UPPER` (Uppercase alphabetical)
This file path must be absolute or relative to the `config` location, and the
file must be UTF-8 encoded. Each mapping in the file must be separated by a line
break.
--
[[analysis-word-delimiter-tokenfilter-customize]]
==== Customize
To customize the `word_delimiter` filter, duplicate it to create the basis
for a new custom token filter. You can modify the filter using its configurable
parameters.
For example, the following request creates a `word_delimiter`
filter that uses the following rules:
* Split tokens at non-alphanumeric characters, _except_ the hyphen (`-`)
character.
* Remove leading or trailing delimiters from each token.
* Do _not_ split tokens at letter case transitions.
* Do _not_ split tokens at letter-number transitions.
* Remove the English possessive (`'s`) from the end of each token.
[source,console]
----
PUT /my_index
{
"settings": {
"analysis": {
"analyzer": {
"my_analyzer": {
"tokenizer": "keyword",
"filter": [ "my_custom_word_delimiter_filter" ]
}
},
"filter": {
"my_custom_word_delimiter_filter": {
"type": "word_delimiter",
"type_table": [ "- => ALPHA" ],
"split_on_case_change": false,
"split_on_numerics": false,
"stem_english_possessive": true
}
}
}
}
}
----