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# searchTextField(_:didSelect:)

Tells the delegate when a person selects a search suggestion in the search text field.

```
optional func searchTextField(_ searchTextField: UISearchTextField, didSelect suggestion: any UISearchSuggestion)
```

## Parameters

`searchTextField`

The search text field displaying search suggestions.

`suggestion`

The suggestion a person selects.

## Discussion

Implement this method to execute any necessary updates when a person chooses a search suggestion.

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