How can I search in document library from the root folder with fields that exist in the files to get the target files using pnp modern search

Question

For example, if I am in the root folder in a document library and want to search for the files with fields that don't exist in the root folder,

is there a way to do that with PNP modern search?

Answer 1

Hi @Amonsonra ,

According to my research and testing, you can use the following query in Query template to search from the root folder in document library, then you can use the fields to search for files.

{searchTerms} path: https://xxxxx.sharepoint.com/sites/zellatest/LibraryName/FolderName  

Please follow these steps:

1. Choose PnP-Search Box and PnP-Search Results.
   
2. Edit PnP-Search Results web part and input {searchTerms} path: https://xxxxx.sharepoint.com/sites/zellatest/test/folder to Query template. Then click Apply.
   
3. Go to "Available connections" ->> Click Use input query test ->> Choose Dynamic value ->> Choose PnP -Search Box in Connect to source ->> Choose Search query in PnP -Search Box's properties.
   
4. Save and you can use the fields to search files .
   

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