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Search from specific sharepoint site or folder
Is it possible to use copilot to search info from specific sharepoint site or folder? i tried to give the link to the sharepoint site but it doesn't seem to be working.
- No, as an end user it's not possible (yet?) to define a sharepoint site link for the request. Usually a sharepoint site is related to a project or topic or a business unit, you can find some interesting result giving in the prompt the context like as an exemple "focus on data and files related to "project-name" - where projext name is the sharepoint site you want to address. Your IT admin can use Copilot Studio to build a "copilot" that is searching answers in the specific "folder", then it is used like a bot using NLP
Copilot for Microsoft 365 doesn't offer a direct way to search for information from a specific SharePoint site or folder. You can't provide a link and expect Copilot to search within that location. Copilot prioritizes searching your personal data sources like OneDrive, emails, and frequently visited SharePoint sites. This ensures focused information retrieval based on your work activities. Some organizations might have enabled "Restricted SharePoint Search" which limits Copilot search results to a curated list of allowed SharePoint sites (up to 100) and user's OneDrive and frequently accessed sites.
SharePoint itself has a powerful built-in search function. Access the desired SharePoint site and utilize the search bar at the top. You can filter results based on keywords, metadata, and other criteria.
Microsoft Search integrates with SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 services. Access the search bar within Teams or the Microsoft 365 app launcher. You can use keywords and filter by properties to find relevant documents across your organization, potentially including the specific SharePoint site you're interested in.
While Copilot doesn't directly search specific SharePoint locations, these alternative methods should help you locate the information you need.
I hope this helps!
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SharePoint itself has a powerful built-in search function. Access the desired SharePoint site and utilize the search bar at the top. You can filter results based on keywords, metadata, and other criteria.
Microsoft Search integrates with SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 services. Access the search bar within Teams or the Microsoft 365 app launcher. You can use keywords and filter by properties to find relevant documents across your organization, potentially including the specific SharePoint site you're interested in.
While Copilot doesn't directly search specific SharePoint locations, these alternative methods should help you locate the information you need.
I hope this helps!
If you find this response helpful, please consider marking it as the Best Response and giving it a like. I am also developing a Copilot solution and invite you to subscribe to my blog at www.copilotwithme.com. This site is dedicated to copilot enthusiasts and provides valuable insights and updates about Copilot.