Share this article
Improve this guide
Latest news
With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low
Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app
Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities
Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount
Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier
How to get started with Microsoft Search and why it’s something different than Bing or Google
2 min. read
Published onMay 21, 2019
published onMay 21, 2019
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Microsoft Search is a business-oriented intelligent search solution from Redmond’s leading software provider, which allows companies and organizations to search for business documents, people, conversations, tasks, and files from a single search box. While it uses the same artificial intelligence technology that powers the Bing search engine, it differs significantly with its enterprise focus and enhanced capabilities.
Perhaps the easiest way to access Microsoft Search from within your organization is through Bing, as it will give you both business-related info as well as general search results. This creates a central hub for users to access a variety of information, both related to their business as well as that from outside. These queries not only come from Bing, but from everywhere in Microsoft 365, including Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook according to thecompany’s blog post.
Microsoft Search can also be accessed from the Office portal or from its new progressive web app. Users can use it to quickly search for their business apps, files, contacts, sites from Sharepoint, and list items. Microsoft applies AI to the service to provide its users will relevant suggestions based on the work they are performing though intent-based commands or for performing common tasks to enhance work efficiency.
Businesses that use SharePoint can also benefit from being able to quickly keep up with the news and latest announcements, and search through sites without keeping bookmarks. Microsoft highlights its “zero intent queries” as a significant feature, which brings up relevant information and suggested documents without having to type a word. The search bar can also provide results from people within the organization, previews from more than 270 file types, as well as site previews.
Microsoft is also working to integrate its Search solution straight into Windows 10, as well, which will expand the search to apps, device files, and settings straight from the search bar in the taskbar. These personalized results provide users with relevant information and files both locally as well as from Office 365, including smart results such as for the people that are contacted most frequently.
Microsoft is continuing to provide enhancements and bringing additional capabilities to Search, with new features being added every month. If you’re interested in integrating it into your business, you can find out more onits website.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Radu Tyrsina
