Microsoft Dataverse search can search through file data type
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| Enabled for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|
| Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically | - | 
Oct 31, 2021 |
Business value
Searching the file data type makes it easier for users to search through their textual information stored in files in Microsoft Dataverse.
Feature details
Microsoft Dataverse search can now search through the file data type, enabling search over text in files like Word docs and PDFs. Microsoft Dataverse search is easy to use, fast, and intelligent, and it helps users find their information easily in experiences like global search in model-driven apps in Power Apps. It also enables makers to build apps, bots, and flows that intelligently search over data in Microsoft Dataverse.