What is the simplest way to display search results in descending order based on file size?

Sorting the file_size field in queries is the most straightforward way to display search results in descending order based on file size. This method directly tells the search engine how to order the results when they are retrieved. By specifying the sorting criteria in the query, you can easily control the order in which items appear without needing to alter the structure of the index or perform additional processing on the results.

Using a scoring profile is more complex and generally aims to enhance the relevance of search results rather than simply ordering them by size. While faceting allows users to filter results, it does not inherently change the order of the results themselves. Making the field searchable allows for text matches but does not assist in sorting the results based on numeric values like file size. Therefore, for the objective of displaying results in order of file size, sorting the file_size field in queries provides the simplest and most effective solution.