What is the effect of marking the "Public" option when publishing saved searches?

Marking the "Public" option when publishing saved searches in NetSuite allows all users with the necessary access permissions to view the search. When a saved search is set to public, it is visible to anyone in the organization who has the appropriate role and permissions configured in the system. This setting enhances collaboration across teams by enabling users to easily share insights and data without needing to manage individual permissions for each user or role.

In contrast, when a saved search is private, it restricts visibility to only the creator or specific roles designated by the creator, limiting the accessibility of the data. Furthermore, marking a search as public does not automatically subscribe users to email alerts; that function is separate and would need to be set up explicitly.