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# findInteraction(_:didBegin:)

Informs the delegate when the interaction is about to present the find panel.

```
optional func findInteraction(_ interaction: UIFindInteraction, didBegin session: UIFindSession)
```

## Parameters

`interaction`

The interaction object triggering the find panel.

`session`

The session object you provided for the interaction.

## Discussion

Use this method to decorate your view to indicate that a search operation is about to occur. For example, apply a dimming view around the unhighlighted search results.

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