---
title: Exclude a field from the search results
slug: '2464'
canonical_url: https://docs.coveo.com/en/2464/
collection: coveo-for-sitecore-v5
source_format: adoc
---
# Exclude a field from the search results
By default, every indexed field is returned in the search results when a query is executed.
However, it's possible to configure a field so that the Coveo index doesn't include this field in the response to Coveo-powered search interface requests.

To configure a Sitecore field so that it's excluded from results

. Open the `Coveo.SearchProvider.Custom.config` file in a text editor.
This file is typically located in `<SITECORE_INSTANCE_ROOT>\App_Config\Include\Coveo` or `<SITECORE_INSTANCE_ROOT>\website\App_Config\Include\Coveo`.

. In the `fieldMap/fieldNames` element, add the `<fieldType>` element below.
Replace `mysitecorefield` with the Sitecore field name (not the [Translated Name](https://docs.coveo.com/en/2551#how-fields-work-behind-the-scenes)).

```xml
<fieldType fieldName="mysitecorefield" isDisplayField="false" settingType="Coveo.Framework.Configuration.FieldConfiguration, Coveo.Framework" />
```

> **Note**
>
> The `fieldMap/fieldNames` element is located in the `defaultIndexConfiguration` element.
> Field settings defined in the `defaultIndexConfiguration` element are applied to all indexes that reference the `defaultIndexConfiguration` element.
> To apply field configurations on a specific index, see [Manage fields for a specific index](https://docs.coveo.com/en/2379/).

. Save your changes.
. [Rebuild your indexes](https://docs.coveo.com/en/2426#rebuilding-a-search-index-manually).

> **Note**
>
> Performing a POST request to `/coveo/api/index/v1/indexes/synchronize` isn't enough for the change to be effective.
> A rebuild is required.

You can combine `isDisplayField` with the other settings presented in this section.