Search for metadata in document libraries in Microsoft SharePoint Syntex

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The advanced metadata search feature in SharePoint Syntex lets you perform specific metadata-based queries on SharePoint document libraries. You can make faster, more precise queries based on specific metadata column values, rather than just searching for keywords.

Advanced metadata search lets you use the metadata associated with a document to help locate the file in a SharePoint document library. This is particularly useful when you have a specific piece of information you want to search for, such as when a document was last modified, a specific person associated with a file, or a specific file type.

Note

This feature is available only for users who are licensed for SharePoint Syntex.

  1. From a SharePoint document library, in the Search this library box, click or tap the metadata search icon (Screenshot of the metadata search icon.).

    Screenshot of a document library page showing the search box with the metadata search icon highlighted.

  2. In the metadata search pane, type the text or select the parameter you want to find in one or more of the search fields.

    Screenshot of a document library page showing the metadata search pane.

    Five metadata search fields are currently available. More fields will be added in the future.

    Field Use this field to
    Keywords Search for a string match in metadata or in the full text of a document.
    Name Search in the Name column in the library.
    People Search for a match on people in any column in the library.
    Modified Search by selected date range in the Modified column in the library.
    Type Search by selected file type.

  3. Select Search. The documents that match your metadata search are shown on the results page.