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# searchable(text:isPresented:placement:prompt:)

Marks this view as searchable with programmatic presentation of the
search field.

```
nonisolated func searchable(text: Binding<String>, isPresented: Binding<Bool>, placement: SearchFieldPlacement = .automatic, prompt: LocalizedStringKey) -> some View
```

## Parameters

`text`

The text to display and edit in the search field.

`isPresented`

A `Binding` that controls the presented state
of search.

`placement`

The preferred placement of the search field within the
containing view hierarchy.

`prompt`

The key for the localized prompt of the search field
which provides users with guidance on what to search for.

## Discussion

For more information about using searchable modifiers, see
<doc:Adding-a-search-interface-to-your-app>.
For information about presenting a search field programmatically, see
<doc:Managing-search-interface-activation>.

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