# search(for:direction:caseSensitive:wrap:) Searches for a string in a given direction from the current position. ``` func search(for string: String!, direction forward: Bool, caseSensitive caseFlag: Bool, wrap wrapFlag: Bool) -> Bool ``` ## Parameters `string` The string to search for. `forward` If , the search is in the forward direction from the current location; otherwise, the search is in the backward direction. `caseFlag` If then the search is case sensitive; otherwise, it is not. `wrapFlag` If , the search continues from the end of the document to the current location; otherwise, it stops at the end of the document. ## Return Value if the receiver contains `string` in the specified direction; otherwise, . ## Discussion The receiver should select the string if it is found. ## See Also [WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/DisplayWebContent/DisplayWebContent.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000164i) --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)