Is there possibly no official documentation for Windows 11 search?
I have looked far and wide to find a definitive, official technical reference for the Windows 11 search service... especially for the various search parameters and the syntax they require from a savvy user to conduct a well specified, precision search for something. Is it possible that Microsoft has not produced a formal specification of Windows' search feature? Would someone from Microsoft please, please, please provide a link to such a document? Is it possible to buy it? Does it exist anywhere? Am I deluded to think that that is something that the provider of the world's most used desktop OS would have had to create, as a matter of course? I'm talking here about conducting searches, within the file system of a Windows 11 (Pro) machine, that one initiates from the "Search Home" box at the top right of every File Explorer window that gets opened by the user. Any thoughts from someone actually involved in creating the search tool? Imploringly yours, SJB
Intelligent Search IP Kit
Hi, I would like to kindly ask you for help. Currently I have studied Microsoft search and options how to improve it. I have found these search components on this official video (https://youtu.be/jKpIDBalLW0?si=M_qVbY4KWOrZEVy7&t=2103). Unfortunately I have not found any further information where to find those components to use it. Does anyone have an experience with that? It will be really useful and I really appreciate it. I have tried to send an email to mentioned address but unfortunately it does not exist anymore. Thank you for your response. Best regards and have a nice day Mirek 🙂
Microsoft Graph API for search suggestion
Is there any API to get search suggestion for Microsoft search? I see an API call to https://substrate.office.com/search/api/v1/suggestions?query=contos through default Microsoft Search box which returns suggested Files, Sites, People etc. What is equivalent MS search graph API call to get this suggestion ? I need to build custom search box with query suggestion like one below. I checked PnP modern search box webpart configured with Microsoft Search but it not returning any suggestion, any help there?
Can User search query data be retrieved from Search Insights API?
I am trying to retrieve the following User search query data to report on Power BI. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftsearch/queries-usage-reports I couldn't find a reference in search or graph api documentation. Is this currently possible or a planned future feature ? I can manually download the data into excel but would like to access the API for Power BI data refreshes.Microsoft Search - does not respect hidden user accounts!
Hi Everyone, We have hybrid onprem and M365 environment. To hide user accounts e.g. service accounts from SharePoint online intranet search we use Tania Menice method of setting the Exchange property msExchHideFromAddressLists = true https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-support-blog/exclude-users-from-delve-and-sharepoint-online-people-search/ba-p/170731 To illustrate the issue lets assume: - In active directory on premise and azure a user exists Careers@mycompany.co.nz - This user has msExchHideFromAddressLists = true, so searching for Careers in Outlook shows no suggested email address If we were using Classic SharePoint Online search this is fine e.g. /search/Pages/peopleresults.aspx#k=careers will not return our test user BUT We are using the Microsoft Search , organisation wide within our SharePoint online environment. Searching for careers /_layouts/15/search.aspx?q=careers shows our test user despite msExchHideFromAddressLists = true If we search for careers again and add the -"SPS-HideFromAddressLists":1 term to our search we get /_layouts/15/search.aspx?q=careers%20%20-"SPS-HideFromAddressLists"%3A1 and our test user is not shown. My question to you dear reader: Is there somewhere I can set Microsoft Search so that it respects msExchHideFromAddressLists not just in the People vertical but in the ALL vertical ? NOTE I also tested BING logged in as my work account, exactly the same behaviour even down to understanding the -"SPS-HideFromAddressLists":1 term.
Distribution Group members found in Search.
We're in hybrid. in the SP search Query tool you can see search also perform on the memberships. these are the memberships of the distribution lists (which are still used) if i remove Quicklinks out of the crawled properties as it's connected with the membership managed properties i am still finding these users. What should i remove for the distribution groups to be visible via the outlook app member off, but for these results not to display these persons in MyPeopleThe new Microsoft Search Work Vertical
Microsoft Search recently announced the release of a major addition to Windows Search designed and created for workplace search: the Work vertical. The Work vertical is a new dedicated canvas for quick and reliable organization-wide search in Windows Search. It’s tailored for workplace search and work results are a click away and always visible. It provides a coherent, complete, and consistent search experience, bringing together Microsoft 365 and third-party data. It simplifies the overall workplace search experience and improves the discoverability of relevant work results with easy and reliable navigation by providing a quick and transient way for users to complete the task. What are some ways you think the new Work Vertical will help you quickly locate the search results you expect and need?Microsoft Search usage reports updates
The latest blog post, What’s new for Microsoft Search Usage reports, starts with the excited line" You’ve wanted to know how well search works for your organization. Microsoft Search usage reports have the data!" The new announced updates include Pivot total search queries on additional dimensions and the much-anticipated Microsoft Graph connector analytics. The new Microsoft Graph connectors introduced a dedicated section for connection analytics to show the contribution of connectors to overall search queries. How do you plan to use these new features and usage reports within your organization and what data are you planning to collect with these updates?Microsoft Search AMA
Do you have any questions or thoughts about Microsoft Search? If you do, join us on Wednesday, July 27th at 8am (PDT) for the Microsoft Search AMA! You can interact live during this one-hour text-based AMA or you can leave your questions ahead of time at the bottom of the event page and check back later to see the responses. Don't forget to RSVP and add it to your calendars!
