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

Marks this view as searchable, which configures the display of a
search field.

```
nonisolated func searchable<S>(text: Binding<String>, placement: SearchFieldPlacement = .automatic, prompt: LocalizedStringKey, @ContentBuilder suggestions: () -> S) -> some View where S : View
```

## Parameters

`text`

The text to display and edit in the search field.

`placement`

Where the search field should attempt to be
placed based on the containing view hierarchy.

`prompt`

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

`suggestions`

A content builder that produces content that
populates a list of suggestions.

## Discussion

For more information about using searchable modifiers, see
[Adding a search interface to your app](/documentation/SwiftUI/Adding-a-search-interface-to-your-app).

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