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Create a search in Power Apps canvas across multiple columns using large datasets

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I am trying to create a search in Power Apps Canvas.  I need it to search 3 columns with the SharePoint list I have connected to Power Apps.  I created a gallery rather than a data table  in power apps canvas to house the search with a Text Input box.  I tried 2 formulas:

 

 

Filter(

    'Pre-Clinical Support Request Tool',

    TextInput6.Text = "" ||

    Search(ProjectName, TextInput6.Text) ||

    Search(ProjectDescription, TextInput6.Text) ||

    Search(Text(RequestID), TextInput6.Text)

)

 

or

Filter(

    'Pre-Clinical Support Request Tool',

    IsBlank(TextInput6.Text) | |

    StartsWith(Project Name,TextInput6.Text) ||

    StartsWith(Project Desciption,TextInput6.Text) ||

    StartsWith(Text(RequestID),TextInput6.Text)

)

The double pipe || has a squiggly line under it in the expressions with unexpected characters error. Is it a spacing issue?  Is the formulas not valid?

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  • Suggested answer
    BCBuizer Profile Picture
    22,505 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
     
    Try removing the space between the first two pipes.
     
    With that removed, all should work.
     
     
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  • Ram Prakash Duraisamy Profile Picture
    5,593 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    Hi,
     
    I can see IsBlank(TextInput6.Text) | | there is a space between or condition. can you please remove it and try the same.
     
     
    Please mark as answer if my suggestion helps.
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