Introduction SharePoint search is powerful, but searching by date ranges can be surprisingly tricky. Many users struggle with date-based queries, especially when trying to find documents modified or created within specific timeframes. This guide provides tips to use SharePoint/M365 search capabilities with date fields: write, LastModifiedTime, Created. The Challenge with Date Searches Date searches in SharePoint have several gotchas that can frustrate users: Format requirements - SharePoint expects specific date formats (American format UTC , i.