When you enable Focus Mode using ShortPoint Theme Builder, the search box is not readily accessible:

This article will demonstrate how to add a functional search box right on your SharePoint page using the Code Design Element:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prerequisites
- You must have the latest version of ShortPoint SPFx installed on your SharePoint environment.
 - You must be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
 
Interactive Tutorial
Start the interactive tutorial to learn how to add a search box to your page:
Below is the code used in the tutorial:
<style>
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container *,
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container *:focus,
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container *:hover,
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container *:active {
        outline: none !important;
        -webkit-appearance: none;
        -moz-appearance: none;
        appearance: none;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 20px;
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
        position: relative;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-form {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        background: white;
        border: 2px solid #e1e5e9;
        border-radius: 25px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        overflow: hidden;
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-form:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.15);
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-form:focus-within {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.25);
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown {
        padding: 11px 8px;
        margin: 4px;
        border: none;
        outline: none !important;
        font-size: 14px;
        color: #323130;
        background-color: #f3f2f1;
        border-radius: 100px;
        cursor: pointer;
        min-width: 110px;
        appearance: none;
        background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=US-ASCII,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 4 5'><path fill='%23666' d='M2 0L0 2h4zm0 5L0 3h4z'/></svg>");
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        background-position: right 8px center;
        background-size: 12px;
        padding-right: 28px;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown option {
        padding: 10px 12px;
        background: white;
        color: #323130;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        margin: 2px 0;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown option:hover {
        background: #f3f2f1;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown option:checked {
        background: #e3f2fd;
        color: #0078d4;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown option:focus {
        background: #e3f2fd;
        outline: none;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown:focus {
        background-color: white;
        border: 1px solid #0078d4;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.2);
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown:hover {
        background-color: #edebe9;
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 11px 16px;
        border: none;
        outline: none;
        font-size: 16px;
        color: #323130;
        background: transparent;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input::-webkit-input-placeholder {
        color: #605e5c;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input::-moz-placeholder {
        color: #605e5c;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input:-ms-input-placeholder {
        color: #605e5c;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input::placeholder {
        color: #605e5c;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input:focus {
        outline: none;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button {
        padding: 11px 11px;
        margin: 4px;
        border: none;
        background: #8a8886 !important;
        color: white;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: 20px;
        border-radius: 100px;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button:hover {
        background: #736f6d !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button:active {
        background: #605e5c !important;
        transform: translateY(1px);
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-icon {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
        fill: white;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-title {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        color: #323130;
        font-size: 24px;
        font-weight: 600;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button:focus {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.3);
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown:focus {
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .tooltip {
        position: absolute;
        top: 75px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        background: #323130;
        color: white;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 13px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 1000;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .tooltip::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -6px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 0;
        height: 0;
        border-left: 6px solid transparent;
        border-right: 6px solid transparent;
        border-bottom: 6px solid #323130;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .tooltip.show {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container {
            padding: 10px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown {
            font-size: 14px;
            padding: 9px 6px;
            margin: 3px;
            min-width: 90px;
            padding-right: 24px;
            border-radius: 18px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input {
            font-size: 16px;
            padding: 9px 12px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button {
            padding: 9px 12px;
            margin: 3px;
            min-width: 44px;
            border-radius: 18px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-icon {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-title {
            font-size: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
    }
</style>
<div class="shortpoint-search-widget-container">
    <form class="search-form" id="searchForm" role="search">
        <select class="search-dropdown" id="searchType" aria-label="Search type" title="Select search type">
            <option value="everything">All</option>
            <option value="documents">Files</option>
            <option value="sites">Sites</option>
            <option value="people">People</option>
            <option value="news">News</option>
            <option value="conversations">Messages</option>
            <option value="images">Images</option>
            <option value="videos">Videos</option>
        </select>
        <input type="search" class="search-input" id="searchInput" name="query" placeholder="Search for people, files, or content..." autocomplete="off" aria-label="Search intranet">
        <button type="submit" class="search-button" aria-label="Search" title="Search">
            <svg class="search-icon" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                <path d="M15.5 14h-.79l-.28-.27a6.5 6.5 0 1 0-.7.7l.27.28v.79l5 4.99L20.49 19l-4.99-5zm-6 0a4.5 4.5 0 1 1 0-9 4.5 4.5 0 0 1 0 9z" />
            </svg>
        </button>
    </form>
    <div class="tooltip" id="tooltip">Please enter a term to search for</div>
</div>
<script>
    // Helper function to navigate using SharePoint page router with fallback
    function navigateWithPageRouter(url) {
        try {
            // Create a hidden anchor element with data-interception="on"
            const anchor = document.createElement('a');
            anchor.href = url;
            anchor.setAttribute('data-interception', 'on');
            anchor.style.display = 'none';
            anchor.style.visibility = 'hidden';
            // Add to DOM temporarily
            document.body.appendChild(anchor);
            // Simulate click to trigger SharePoint page router
            anchor.click();
            // Clean up the anchor element
            setTimeout(() => {
                if (anchor.parentNode) {
                    document.body.removeChild(anchor);
                }
            }, 100);
        } catch (error) {
            // Fallback to traditional navigation if anything goes wrong
            console.warn('SharePoint page router navigation failed, falling back to traditional redirect:', error);
            window.top.location.href = url;
        }
    }
    document.getElementById('searchForm').addEventListener('submit', function (e) {
        e.preventDefault();
        const searchInput = document.getElementById('searchInput');
        const searchType = document.getElementById('searchType');
        const tooltip = document.getElementById('tooltip');
        const query = searchInput.value.trim();
        const selectedType = searchType.value;
        tooltip.classList.remove('show');
        if (!query) {
            tooltip.classList.add('show');
            searchInput.focus();
            setTimeout(() => {
                tooltip.classList.remove('show');
            }, 3000);
            return;
        }
        const encodedQuery = encodeURIComponent(query);
        let searchUrl;
        switch (selectedType) {
            case 'images':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/images?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'conversations':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/conversations?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'news':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/news?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'people':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/people?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'sites':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/sites?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'documents':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/files?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'videos':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/videos?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'everything':
            default:
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
        }
        navigateWithPageRouter(searchUrl);
    });
    document.getElementById('searchInput').addEventListener('keypress', function (e) {
        if (e.key === 'Enter') {
            document.getElementById('searchForm').dispatchEvent(new Event('submit'));
        }
    });
    document.getElementById('searchInput').addEventListener('input', function () {
        const tooltip = document.getElementById('tooltip');
        if (tooltip.classList.contains('show')) {
            tooltip.classList.remove('show');
        }
    });
    document.getElementById('searchType').addEventListener('change', function (e) {
        const searchInput = document.getElementById('searchInput');
        const selectedType = e.target.value;
        switch (selectedType) {
            case 'images':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for images...';
                break;
            case 'conversations':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for messages...';
                break;
            case 'news':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for news...';
                break;
            case 'people':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for people...';
                break;
            case 'sites':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for sites...';
                break;
            case 'documents':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for files...';
                break;
            case 'videos':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for videos...';
                break;
            case 'everything':
            default:
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for people, files, or content...';
                break;
        }
    });
</script>Step-by-step Tutorial
Follow the detailed guide below to learn how to add a search box:
Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part
- Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit:
 

- Close the Toolbox:
 

- Click the Edit properties icon:
 

Step 2: Copy Code
- Copy the HTML code below:
 
<style>
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container *,
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container *:focus,
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container *:hover,
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container *:active {
        outline: none !important;
        -webkit-appearance: none;
        -moz-appearance: none;
        appearance: none;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 20px;
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
        position: relative;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-form {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        background: white;
        border: 2px solid #e1e5e9;
        border-radius: 25px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        overflow: hidden;
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-form:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.15);
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-form:focus-within {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.25);
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown {
        padding: 11px 8px;
        margin: 4px;
        border: none;
        outline: none !important;
        font-size: 14px;
        color: #323130;
        background-color: #f3f2f1;
        border-radius: 100px;
        cursor: pointer;
        min-width: 110px;
        appearance: none;
        background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=US-ASCII,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 4 5'><path fill='%23666' d='M2 0L0 2h4zm0 5L0 3h4z'/></svg>");
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        background-position: right 8px center;
        background-size: 12px;
        padding-right: 28px;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown option {
        padding: 10px 12px;
        background: white;
        color: #323130;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        margin: 2px 0;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown option:hover {
        background: #f3f2f1;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown option:checked {
        background: #e3f2fd;
        color: #0078d4;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown option:focus {
        background: #e3f2fd;
        outline: none;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown:focus {
        background-color: white;
        border: 1px solid #0078d4;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.2);
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown:hover {
        background-color: #edebe9;
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 11px 16px;
        border: none;
        outline: none;
        font-size: 16px;
        color: #323130;
        background: transparent;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input::-webkit-input-placeholder {
        color: #605e5c;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input::-moz-placeholder {
        color: #605e5c;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input:-ms-input-placeholder {
        color: #605e5c;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input::placeholder {
        color: #605e5c;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input:focus {
        outline: none;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button {
        padding: 11px 11px;
        margin: 4px;
        border: none;
        background: #8a8886 !important;
        color: white;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: 20px;
        border-radius: 100px;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button:hover {
        background: #736f6d !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button:active {
        background: #605e5c !important;
        transform: translateY(1px);
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-icon {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
        fill: white;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-title {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        color: #323130;
        font-size: 24px;
        font-weight: 600;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button:focus {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.3);
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown:focus {
        outline: none !important;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .tooltip {
        position: absolute;
        top: 75px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        background: #323130;
        color: white;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 13px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 1000;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .tooltip::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -6px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 0;
        height: 0;
        border-left: 6px solid transparent;
        border-right: 6px solid transparent;
        border-bottom: 6px solid #323130;
    }
    .shortpoint-search-widget-container .tooltip.show {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container {
            padding: 10px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-dropdown {
            font-size: 14px;
            padding: 9px 6px;
            margin: 3px;
            min-width: 90px;
            padding-right: 24px;
            border-radius: 18px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-input {
            font-size: 16px;
            padding: 9px 12px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-button {
            padding: 9px 12px;
            margin: 3px;
            min-width: 44px;
            border-radius: 18px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-icon {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
        }
        .shortpoint-search-widget-container .search-title {
            font-size: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
    }
</style>
<div class="shortpoint-search-widget-container">
    <form class="search-form" id="searchForm" role="search">
        <select class="search-dropdown" id="searchType" aria-label="Search type" title="Select search type">
            <option value="everything">All</option>
            <option value="documents">Files</option>
            <option value="sites">Sites</option>
            <option value="people">People</option>
            <option value="news">News</option>
            <option value="conversations">Messages</option>
            <option value="images">Images</option>
            <option value="videos">Videos</option>
        </select>
        <input type="search" class="search-input" id="searchInput" name="query" placeholder="Search for people, files, or content..." autocomplete="off" aria-label="Search intranet">
        <button type="submit" class="search-button" aria-label="Search" title="Search">
            <svg class="search-icon" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                <path d="M15.5 14h-.79l-.28-.27a6.5 6.5 0 1 0-.7.7l.27.28v.79l5 4.99L20.49 19l-4.99-5zm-6 0a4.5 4.5 0 1 1 0-9 4.5 4.5 0 0 1 0 9z" />
            </svg>
        </button>
    </form>
    <div class="tooltip" id="tooltip">Please enter a term to search for</div>
</div>
<script>
    // Helper function to navigate using SharePoint page router with fallback
    function navigateWithPageRouter(url) {
        try {
            // Create a hidden anchor element with data-interception="on"
            const anchor = document.createElement('a');
            anchor.href = url;
            anchor.setAttribute('data-interception', 'on');
            anchor.style.display = 'none';
            anchor.style.visibility = 'hidden';
            // Add to DOM temporarily
            document.body.appendChild(anchor);
            // Simulate click to trigger SharePoint page router
            anchor.click();
            // Clean up the anchor element
            setTimeout(() => {
                if (anchor.parentNode) {
                    document.body.removeChild(anchor);
                }
            }, 100);
        } catch (error) {
            // Fallback to traditional navigation if anything goes wrong
            console.warn('SharePoint page router navigation failed, falling back to traditional redirect:', error);
            window.top.location.href = url;
        }
    }
    document.getElementById('searchForm').addEventListener('submit', function (e) {
        e.preventDefault();
        const searchInput = document.getElementById('searchInput');
        const searchType = document.getElementById('searchType');
        const tooltip = document.getElementById('tooltip');
        const query = searchInput.value.trim();
        const selectedType = searchType.value;
        tooltip.classList.remove('show');
        if (!query) {
            tooltip.classList.add('show');
            searchInput.focus();
            setTimeout(() => {
                tooltip.classList.remove('show');
            }, 3000);
            return;
        }
        const encodedQuery = encodeURIComponent(query);
        let searchUrl;
        switch (selectedType) {
            case 'images':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/images?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'conversations':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/conversations?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'news':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/news?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'people':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/people?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'sites':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/sites?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'documents':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/files?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'videos':
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/videos?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
            case 'everything':
            default:
                searchUrl = `/_layouts/15/search.aspx/?q=${encodedQuery}`;
                break;
        }
        navigateWithPageRouter(searchUrl);
    });
    document.getElementById('searchInput').addEventListener('keypress', function (e) {
        if (e.key === 'Enter') {
            document.getElementById('searchForm').dispatchEvent(new Event('submit'));
        }
    });
    document.getElementById('searchInput').addEventListener('input', function () {
        const tooltip = document.getElementById('tooltip');
        if (tooltip.classList.contains('show')) {
            tooltip.classList.remove('show');
        }
    });
    document.getElementById('searchType').addEventListener('change', function (e) {
        const searchInput = document.getElementById('searchInput');
        const selectedType = e.target.value;
        switch (selectedType) {
            case 'images':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for images...';
                break;
            case 'conversations':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for messages...';
                break;
            case 'news':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for news...';
                break;
            case 'people':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for people...';
                break;
            case 'sites':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for sites...';
                break;
            case 'documents':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for files...';
                break;
            case 'videos':
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for videos...';
                break;
            case 'everything':
            default:
                searchInput.placeholder = 'Search for people, files, or content...';
                break;
        }
    });
</script>Step 3: Add the Code Design Element
- Choose where you want to add the search box and click the plus icon:
 

- Look for the Code Design Element and select it:
 

Step 4: Paste Code
- Paste the code in the HTML field:
 

Step 5: Disable Sandbox Mode
- Go to the Design tab.
 - Disable Sandbox Mode:
 

Step 6: Save and Publish
- Click the green check mark.
 - Select the eye icon to see your page in real-time:
 

- Save your changes:
 

- Publish your page:
 

Congratulations! You now have a functional search box on your SharePoint page:

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