FusePoint Tab Search Documentation

Type: webpart

Overview

The FusePoint Tab Search web part enhances SharePoint search functionality with customizable tabs that redirect to specific search scopes or pages. It transforms standard search into a guided experience while maintaining flexibility for various redirection scenarios.

Features

Tabbed Interface – Multiple search destinations in one component
Custom Redirects – Configure each tab to specific URLs
Search Parameter Passing – Automatically includes search terms in redirects
Visual Customization – Adjust colors to match site branding
Icon Picker Support – Select icons visually using an integrated picker
Placeholder Text – Set context-specific search prompts
Flexible Deployment – Works with SharePoint or external destinations

How to Use

Adding the Web Part

Edit your SharePoint page
Select Add a Web Part from the ribbon
Choose FusePoint Tab Search from the gallery
Position it in your preferred location

Configuring Search Tabs

Each tab can be fully customized using the configuration panel:

Name – Label shown on the tab (e.g., "All", "Sites", "Files")
URL – Destination page to redirect to when the tab is used
Icon – Use the new icon selector to choose a visual icon (e.g., gear, file, site)
Open in New Tab – Optionally choose whether to open the link in a new tab
Placeholder Text – Customize the search box placeholder for each tab
Color Settings – Adjust tab styling (optional)
Click Save to apply your configuration

User Experience

Users select a tab based on what they want to search (e.g., Sites or Files)
Enter search keywords into the contextual box
Automatically redirected to the configured URL with parameters included

Customization Options

Tab Management – Add, rename, reorder or remove tabs
Icon Selection – Easily assign icons using a built-in picker
Placeholder Text – Per-tab control over prompts
Search Parameter Control – Append query terms automatically
Color & Style Matching – Maintain consistency with your SharePoint theme
Responsive UI – Optimized for mobile and desktop layouts

Benefits

Guided Search – Direct users to specific results based on context
Intuitive Interface – Tabbed layout reduces confusion
Stronger Branding – Icons and colors match site identity
Time-Saving Navigation – Reduces need for manual filtering
Configurable and Reusable – Easily clone or repurpose for different departments

Conclusion

The FusePoint Tab Search web part revolutionizes SharePoint search by adding contextual navigation through customizable tabs. With its new icon selector, per-tab customization, and seamless integration, it offers a cleaner, smarter, and more user-focused search experience.