What is the difference between Query text and Refinement filters

john john 941 Reputation points
2021-11-24T23:19:17.58+00:00

I added the PnP Modern Search web part from this link @ https://github.com/microsoft-search/pnp-modern-search/releases . and inside the "PnP - Search Results" web=part, i have 2 sections; Query Text & Refinement filters, as follow:-

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So what is the difference between these 2 options? and when to use each?

Thanks

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  1. Echo Du_MSFT 17,116 Reputation points
    2021-11-25T09:05:55.913+00:00

    Hi @john john ,

    According to my research, there is generally no difference between Query text and Refinement filters. But Refinement filters only supports to Refinable Managed Properties.

    Here is a good Blog for you to read:

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    Thanks,
    Echo Du

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