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Why a View-Only User CANNOT perform a search on a Sharepoint List.

Lucy111 0 Reputation points
2024-10-22T20:55:19.5133333+00:00

There is a list on a Sharepoint Online Workspace. Users with "View-Only" permissions cannot perform a search using the top "Search List" box. Why is this happening? How can I enable their ability to search on a list?

Microsoft 365 and Office SharePoint For business Windows
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  1. AllenXu-MSFT 24,941 Reputation points Moderator
    2024-10-23T02:55:31.7233333+00:00

    Hi @Lucy111,

    A "View-Only" user in SharePoint typically has limited permissions, which may restrict their ability to perform certain actions, including searching within lists. To enable "View-Only" users to search on a list, you may need to adjust their permissions. Ensure that they have at least "Read" permissions on the list, which would allow them to see the items and perform searches.

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