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# find(_:)

Begins a search for content in your app’s interface.

```
optional func find(_ sender: Any?)
```

## Parameters

`sender`

The object calling this method.

## Discussion

UIKit calls this method when the user selects the Find command from an editing menu. Your implementation should present the UI for finding textual content in your view.

For example, a view using a find interaction might call [`presentFindNavigator(showingReplace:)`](/documentation/UIKit/UIFindInteraction/presentFindNavigator(showingReplace:)) to present the system find panel.

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