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How to Find Words in Safari on iPhone

Author: Henry | Guide: iPhone |
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If you're an iPhone user, you probably use Safari as your default browser to browse the internet. While using Safari, you might come across a webpage with a lot of information and want to search for specific words or phrases. Fortunately, Safari has a built-in feature that allows you to find words on a webpage quickly and easily. In this blog post, we'll show you step-by-step how to find words in Safari on your iPhone, along with some tips and frequently asked questions to help you make the most of this feature.

Find Words in Safari on iPhone in 4 Steps

Step-1 Open Safari: Launch Safari by tapping on its icon on your iPhone's home screen.

Make sure you're connected to the internet and that the webpage you want to search is open in Safari.

  • If you frequently browse the same webpage and want quick access to it, you can add it to your iPhone's home screen as a shortcut. To do this, open Safari and navigate to the webpage, then tap the Share icon and select "Add to Home Screen."
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Step-2 Tap Share icon: Once you have the webpage open in Safari, tap the Share icon at the bottom of the screen.

This will bring up a menu with several options for sharing or saving the webpage.

  • You can also access the Share menu by swiping down on the page to reveal the address bar, then tapping the Share icon.
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Step-3 Swipe up: In the Share menu, swipe up on the icons until you see the option for "Find on Page."

This will open a search box at the bottom of the screen.

  • If you can't find the "Find on Page" option in the Share menu, you may need to customize the list of icons. To do this, tap the More icon (three dots) and select "Edit Actions," then drag the "Find on Page" option to the top of the list.
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Step-4 Tap Find on Page: Tap the "Find on Page" option in the Share menu.

This will bring up the search box and keyboard.

  • If you've used the "Find on Page" feature before, you can quickly access your previous searches by tapping the magnifying glass icon in the search box.
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Step-5 Type & Search: Type the word or phrase you want to find on the webpage into the search box.

Safari will highlight all instances of the word or phrase on the page and show you how many matches were found.

You can navigate between matches by tapping the arrow buttons in the search box.

  • If you want to search for a specific phrase, enclose it in quotation marks (e.g., "apple pie").
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By following these simple steps, you can easily find any word or phrase on a webpage in Safari on your iPhone. This can be particularly useful when researching a topic, looking for specific information, or trying to locate a particular section of a long article.

Tips

  • Customize the list of icons in the Share menu to make it easier to access the "Find on Page" option.
  • Use quotation marks to search for a specific phrase.
  • Access your previous searches by tapping the magnifying glass icon in the search box.

FAQ

  1. Can I search for words on a webpage in other iPhone browsers besides Safari?
  • Yes, most iPhone browsers have a similar "Find on Page" feature. Check the app's menu or settings for details.
  1. Is there a limit to how many matches Safari will show me when searching for a word?
  • No, Safari will show you all instances of the word on the page.
  1. Can I search for words in a specific part of a webpage, like a paragraph or heading?
  • No, Safari's "Find on Page" feature searches the entire page.
  1. What if the word I'm searching for isn't on the page?
  • Safari will display a message saying "No matches found" if it can't find the word you're looking for.

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