Does SharePoint search check data in custom columns?

[julisp]

Question pretty much in title - I have tried testing it but I'm not sure if I'm messing it up or if it's not a feature, I figured it's easier to ask.

If I add anything to a custom column in a Document library (mostly text and choice types), would the search on top of the page search in the column values?

Thank you in advance!

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Hello @julisp

yes, the search will be check the values in your custom columns. I recommend, that you create site columns everytime.

Best, Dave