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Finding a file in a large >5000 document library
Hi,
I have a powerapp that exports files to a sharepoint document libray. If in sharepoint I want to exmine the existence of a particular file I am struggling to get it into view.
SP cannot find it by name. If I filter on the date column, knowing when it is created (20 dec 23), I can see it.
If I create a new view using the creation date as filter >= [Today]-31 it is not there.
Is there a way to see a file in a large sharepoint document library knowing the document name but not knowing it's creation date.
Have you tried using search?
For example, enter the following query into the search box at the top of the page
filename:"sequential.msg"
Have you tried using search?
For example, enter the following query into the search box at the top of the page
filename:"sequential.msg"
- Yes thanks, that way it shows up.
Hi Hans,
A customer of mine had a similar issue.
My workaround:
- Sync the document library to your computer (files On-Demand)
- Use an indexing tool such as Everything (voidtools.com) to find the file
