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Search filters date

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1. to develop enhancement feature: files feature: search
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

It's not clear which document is the latest and most relevant when searching in Files. I have to check each doc for date - a bit cumbersome. The Grid toggle doesn't work in search.

Describe the solution you'd like

I'd like to see date Modified as when in a folder.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Adding this field. Would be great to have advanced search functionality within Files as well (so you could search by date, etc.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Files search result entry point and the existing folder view that displays modification dates. Define whether the request covers only showing the Modified date or also date-based filtering, then verify the chosen behavior in search results; the issue names no files or tests, so maintainer clarification is needed.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, php
Domain
search
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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