diff --git a/milli/src/prompt/mod.rs b/milli/src/prompt/mod.rs
index b7ea24f97..47f949ea5 100644
--- a/milli/src/prompt/mod.rs
+++ b/milli/src/prompt/mod.rs
@@ -55,8 +55,10 @@ fn default_template() -> liquid::Template {
 }
 
 fn default_template_text() -> &'static str {
-    "{% for field in fields %} \
+    "{% for field in fields %}\
+    {% if field.is_searchable and field.value != nil %}\
     {{ field.name }}: {{ field.value }}\n\
+    {% endif %}\
     {% endfor %}"
 }