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Search Filter on multiple SharePoint List columns with various column types

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I created a PowerApps with a Gallery + Search Box that connects to a SharePoint list.

 

When typing in the Search Box I would like to "Search" through multiple columns, of which some are non-text columns, such as a "Choice" field. This seems rather obvious as SP Lists often consist of non-Text fields.

 

Is there a way to get this done?

 

This function doesn't accept non-text Fields:

SortByColumns(Search('SharePointList';SearchTextBox.Text; "Title";"Choicefield");"Title"; If(SortDescending1; Descending; Ascending))

 

  • WarrenBelz Profile Picture
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    Re: Search Filter on multiple SharePoint List columns with various column types

    Hi @EJSPoelen ,

    Just checking if you got the result you were looking for on this thread. Happy to help further if not.

    Please click Accept as solution if my post helped you solve your issue. This will help others find it more readily. It also closes the item. If the content was useful in other ways, please consider giving it Thumbs Up.

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  • WarrenBelz Profile Picture
    148,811 Most Valuable Professional on at
    Re: Search Filter on multiple SharePoint List columns with various column types

    Hi @EJSPoelen ,

    You are correct that Search only works on Text fields - try this

    SortByColumns(
     Search(
     AddColumns( 
     'SharePointList';
     "MyChoice";
     ChoiceField.Value
     );
     SearchTextBox.Text; 
     "Title";
     "MyChoice"
     );
     "Title"; 
     If(
     SortDescending1; 
     Descending; 
     Ascending
     )
    )

    Bear in mind that the data structure is in your control - you do may not need Choice fields - I have a blog that may be of use to you.

     

    Please click Accept as solution if my post helped you solve your issue. This will help others find it more readily. It also closes the item. If the content was useful in other ways, please consider giving it Thumbs Up.

    Visit my blog Practical Power Apps

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