1. To configure entities included in the categorized search:
Administration -> System Setting -> General Tab -> Select Entities for Categorized Search
2. To configure fields for the configured entity:
Find the quick find view via Customization -> Entities -> Find the entity (e.g. Account, Contact) -> Views -> In the view list, find the one View Type = Quick Find View
Double click to open the view and click Add Find Columns / Add view Columns
Global search not shows results based on contactid or accountid or addressid
this behavior has changed recently for Dataverse / Dynamics 365 Online.
If you must search by ContactID / AccountID:
Ensure Categorized Search is enabled:
Settings → Administration → System Settings → General tab → “Set up Search Experience” → choose Categorized Search.
In Quick Find View → add Contact ID / Account ID as Find Columns.
But note: Microsoft is deprecating Categorized Search, so this is temporary.
If you want to stay on Dataverse Search (future-proof):
You cannot directly search by GUIDs (contactid/accountid).
Instead, create a custom searchable field (e.g., “Legacy ID” or “External ID”) and make sure:
It is set as searchable in the Dataverse Search Index (field properties).
Added to the searchable fields via Table → Settings → Views → Quick Find View → Add Find Columns.
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