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Extending Search

We have discussed implementing search and scaling the search engine to support a large number of users, but what about extending the functionality of search? SharePoint provides APIs, web parts, and other components that make it possible to add new functionality or modify existing search functionality.

You can customize the user interface to search by modifying the search web parts. For instance, some users need more than the simple search provides but are confused by all the options in advanced search. By customizing the search web part, you could create a streamlined version of advanced search that displays or hides fields as you desire. Similarly, you could reorganize the search results web part if you wanted to highlight ...