Quick tip: customizing the SharePoint site search experience
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Quick tip: customizing the SharePoint site search experience

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This post is about highlighting a nice feature in SharePoint: Modifying the default SharePoint site search experience. Among other reasons so I don’t forget it

Quick tip: customizing the SharePoint site search experience. This post throws focus on a notable feature in SharePoint, which is the modification of the default SharePoint site search experience. One of the reasons for modifying is to not forget how it's done. The process is fairly simple, and has the potential to significantly boost user experience in a variety of scenarios. When you initiate a new SharePoint site creation, you are presented with a dynamic Microsoft search box, tactfully placed in the middle of the Suite bar. This search box can also be found on other browser-based Microsoft 365 applications, bestowing upon it a uniform and coherent feel.

  • SharePoint site search can be customized for an enhanced user experience.
  • The modification process is easy and can be done for different scenarios.
  • When a new SharePoint site is created, a dynamic Microsoft search box appears in the Suite bar.
  • The search box is also available in other Microsoft 365 browser-based applications, providing consistency.

Expanding on SharePoint's Site Search Customization

Customizing SharePoint's site search feature can improve navigability and user convenience, fostering a more intuitive and efficient search process. By strategically placing the search box in the Suite bar, users can easily access the search functionality across Microsoft 365 applications. This consistency in design helps users navigate different applications with ease, making SharePoint a more user friendly platform. The feature can also be modified for customized scenarios, proving its versatility and adaptability.

 

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SharePoint offers a great way to customize the site search experience. With the default SharePoint site search experience, users get a dynamic Microsoft search box in the middle of the Suite bar. This search box is consistent across other browser-based Microsoft 365 applications, giving users a familiar and seamless search experience. It is easy to modify the default search experience to offer a significant improvement in user experience in many scenarios. Depending on the user’s needs, the search experience can be modified to include additional filters, sorting options, and search fields. It is also possible to customize the look and feel of the search box to match the overall theme of the website. By changing the color and size of the search box, users can get a more personalized experience. Furthermore, search results can be customized to include more relevant information and better navigation options.

 

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Microsoft Search, Office 365 Search, Dynamic Search, Suite Bar Search, SharePoint Site Search