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What to Know

• On a web page, tap Share (the box with the arrow coming out of it). Then tap Find on Page and enter your search term.
• Older iOS versions: Tap Share , swipe and tap Find on Page , and then tap Find on Page again.

This article explains how to use the Find on Page function in Safari on the iPhone to search for the text you're looking for on a mobile web page. We include instructions for iOS 14 through iOS 4 .

How to Use Safari Find on Page in iOS 14 and 13

If you have an iPhone or other iOS device with iOS 14 or 13, follow these steps to use Safari Find on Page:

Begin by opening Safari and browsing to a website.

Tap the action box at the bottom center of the screen (the box with the arrow coming out of it).

Swipe up on the pop-up sheet.

Tap Find on Page .

In the search bar, type the text you want to find.

• If the text you entered is on the page, the first use of it is highlighted.
• Use the arrow keys above the keyboard to move forward and backward through every instance of your search term on the page.

Tap the X in the search bar to search for a new word or phrase.

Tap Done when you're finished.

How to Use Safari Find on Page in iOS 9 - iOS 12

For an iPhone or other iOS device running iOS 9 through iOS 12, follow these steps:

Open Safari and browse to a website.

Swipe through the second row of icons. Tap  Find on Page .

Type the text you want to find in the search bar.

If the text you searched for is found, its first use is highlighted.

Use the arrow keys next to the search box to move through every use of the search term on the page.

Tap the X in the search bar to enter a new word or phrase.

How to Use Safari Find on Page in iOS 7 and 8

The following steps work are the only way to use Safari's Find on Page feature on iOS 7 and 8 :

Begin by opening the Safari app and browsing to a website

Once the site is loaded in Safari, tap the address bar at the top of the Safari window.

In that address bar, type the text you want to search for on the page.

When you do that, a number of things happen:

• In the address bar, URLs may be suggested based on your browsing history .
• Beneath that, the Top Hits section offers additional suggestions.
• The Suggested Website is delivered by Apple based on your Safari settings (you can tweak these in Settings > Safari > Search ).
• After that are a set of suggested searches from Google (or your default search engine), followed by matching sites from your bookmarks and search history.

But where's Find on Page? In most cases, it's hidden off the bottom of the screen, either by the onscreen keyboard or by the list of suggested results and searches. Swipe all the way to the end of the screen and you'll see a section titled On This Page . The number next to the header indicates how many times the text you searched for appears on this page.

Tap Find to see all uses of your search word on the page.

The arrow keys move you through the uses of the word on the page. The X icon lets you clear the current search and perform a new one.

Tap Done when you're finished searching.

How to Use Safari Find on Page in iOS 4-6

In these earlier versions of the iOS, the process is a bit different:

Use Safari to browse to a website.

Tap the search bar in the top right-hand corner of the Safari window (if Google is your default search engine, the window will read Google  until you tap it).

Type in the text you're trying to find on the page.

In the list of search results, you'll first see suggested search terms from Google. In a grouping below that, you'll see On This Page . Tap that to find the text you want on the page.

You'll see the text you searched for highlighted on the page. Move between instances of the text you searched for with the Previous and Next buttons.

When visiting a web page in the Safari app, select the Share button (it looks like a square with an upward-facing arrow in it). Scroll through the Share menu and select Find on Page, then type in the word or phrase you want to search for and select Search .

Navigate to the web page in the Chrome app and select More ... > Find in Page . Enter your search word or phrase in the text field in the top-left, and Chrome will highlight matching words or phrases in yellow on the web page.

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Using ‘Find on Page’ Function on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever been in a situation where you need to find a specific word or phrase on a webpage while using your iPhone? Well, the good news is that there’s a simple way to do that, similar to the ‘Control F’ function on a desktop. Using the ‘Find on Page’ feature on your iPhone, you can easily search for and highlight all instances of a word or phrase on a webpage. Let’s dive into how you can use this handy function.

Step by Step Tutorial: Using ‘Find on Page’ Function on iPhone

Before we begin the steps, let’s understand what we are about to do. The ‘Find on Page’ function allows you to search for specific text on a website you are viewing through Safari, or any other web browser on your iPhone. It’s like having a magnifying glass that highlights all the places where the word or phrase appears.

Step 1: Open Safari and Navigate to the Website

Open the Safari app on your iPhone and go to the webpage where you want to find a specific word or phrase.

Navigating to the website is the first step because the ‘Find on Page’ function works on an active web page. Make sure you are on the right page where the text you want to find is supposed to be.

Step 2: Tap the Share Button

Once the webpage is fully loaded, tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen.

The Share button may look like a square with an arrow pointing upwards. It’s used for sharing links, but it’s also where you’ll access the ‘Find on Page’ feature.

Step 3: Select ‘Find on Page’

Scroll down the list of options that appear after tapping the Share button and select ‘Find on Page.’

If you don’t see ‘Find on Page’ immediately, you might need to scroll to the right to find it. It’s usually in the second row of options.

Step 4: Type in the Word or Phrase

A search bar will appear at the top of your keyboard. Type in the word or phrase you want to find on the webpage.

As you type, the function will start to highlight the word or phrase on the webpage. If there are multiple instances, they will all be highlighted.

Step 5: Use the Navigation Arrows

Use the navigation arrows in the search bar to jump to the next or previous instance of the word or phrase on the page.

The arrows are a great way to quickly move through the text without having to scroll manually. It saves time and ensures you don’t miss any occurrences.

After you complete the action, every instance of the word or phrase you searched for will be highlighted in yellow on the webpage. You can tap any of the highlights to jump directly to that section of the page.

Tips for Using ‘Find on Page’ Function on iPhone

• If the keyboard doesn’t appear when you select ‘Find on Page,’ tap on the search bar to make it appear.
• You can dismiss the ‘Find on Page’ search bar by tapping “Done” or by scrolling through the webpage.
• The ‘Find on Page’ feature is case-insensitive, meaning it does not differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters.
• If you want to search for another word or phrase, simply clear the search bar and type in the new text.
• Remember that ‘Find on Page’ only works for the text that has been loaded on the webpage. If the website requires you to click “load more” or has multiple pages, you may need to repeat the search on each section or page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i access ‘find on page’ if i’m using a different browser.

The steps are similar for other browsers. Look for a ‘Share’ button or an option menu, which usually has three dots or lines, and you should find a ‘Find on Page’ or ‘Find in Page’ option.

What if the ‘Find on Page’ option does not appear?

Make sure you’ve scrolled through all the options in the Share menu. If it still doesn’t appear, try refreshing the webpage or restarting the Safari app.

Can I use ‘Find on Page’ for PDFs or documents on iPhone?

‘Find on Page’ is primarily for web content. However, most PDF and document viewers on iPhone have their own search functions you can use.

Why are some words not being highlighted when I use ‘Find on Page’?

The text may be part of an image or a special script that is not recognized as searchable text by the function. Try zooming in to see if it’s an image.

Can I use ‘Find on Page’ in apps or only in web browsers?

‘Find on Page’ is mainly a web browser feature. However, some apps with built-in browsers or text viewing may offer a similar search function.

• Open Safari and navigate to the website.
• Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen.
• Select ‘Find on Page.’
• Type in the word or phrase.
• Use the navigation arrows to jump between instances.

So there you have it, folks! Using the ‘Find on Page’ function on your iPhone is a piece of cake once you know what to do. Whether you’re a student trying to locate a key term in an article, a professional searching for specific data on a webpage, or just someone who loves to have the power of ‘Control F’ at their fingertips, this feature is a game-changer. It not only saves time but also makes your browsing experience on your iPhone much more efficient. Remember to use the tips provided to enhance your ‘Find on Page’ skills and don’t hesitate to refer back to the FAQs if you run into any issues. Happy searching!

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The mobile web browsing experience has become the de facto standard for many smartphone-toting folks. According to Pew Research , one in 10 American adults is a smartphone-only internet user, without traditional broadband access.

With mobile browsing, the browser itself is often modified to make it more conducive to use on a smartphone. Unfortunately, this often makes it difficult to find certain features or tools that one may use when browsing on a desktop.

One such feature is the ability to find text on a webpage. On a standard keyboard, a user can simply type Control + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac) to find what they’re looking for. On a smartphone, though, it’s not that simple.

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Thankfully, the process for finding text on a Safari webpage on an iPhone isn’t terribly complicated. Here’s how to do it on iOS 10.3.2.

Start by opening the Safari application. Look for the icon with a blue compass and tap on it.

Once you have the application open, tap into the grey URL bar at the top of the screen and type in the URL of the website you want to visit. For this example, we’re going to use our favorite website, techrepublic.com. After you’ve entered the URL, tap on the blue Go button at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Once you’ve made it to the website, navigate to the webpage that you want to search. Once there, tap on the share button at the bottom of the screen that looks like a box with an arrow coming out of it. If the button isn’t there, it could be because you’ve scrolled down. Try scrolling back up to the top of the page, and it should show back up.

From here, you should see three rows of icons. On the bottom row of icons (the white and grey ones), swipe to the left until you see the Find on Page icon and tap it.

At this point a grey keyboard with a search bar built into it should appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap in the search bar and then type the word or phrase that you want to search. The tool should then highlight all the instances of it on the page in yellow.

To navigate among the highlighted instances on the page tap the up and down arrows immediately to the left of the search bar.

When you’re finished searching, simply tap the grey Done button to the right of the search bar and the Find on Page tool will disappear.

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Safari 101 : How to Find Specific Words or Phrases in Webpages on Your iPhone

Apple's default browser for iOS, Safari , has a ton of useful features, and there's so many that it's impossible to know everything you can do to browse the web more efficiently. One you may not know about brings the Command + F keyboard shortcut right to your mobile browser so you can search for words or phrases directly on any webpage you're viewing.

Apple added this "Find on Page" feature way back in iOS 4.2, but at that time, Safari had an independent search bar next to the URL bar. Safari was then upgraded with a unified search bar in iOS 7, but the method for finding text on a webpage remained basically the same, and it still is to this day.

However, iOS 9 brought on a second, more convenient way to find terms on webpages in Safari, and we'll show you how both of these methods work right now in the latest version of iOS for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

• UPDATE: iOS 16 has another way to search for words and other text on a webpage in Safari!

Method 1: Use the Share Sheet in Safari

Go to Safari, then tap on the share sheet icon (it looks like a piece of paper with an arrow pointing up) in the menu at the bottom of the webpage (or top, if you're in landscape view). If you don't see the menu, swipe down on the screen or tap at the very bottom of your screen (or top, if in landscape view) to bring it up.

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On the bottom row of activities, the one below the row of applications, swipe left until you see the "Find on Page" icon with a magnifying glass. Tap on it, then type in whatever term you need to hunt for on the webpage. When you're done typing, the first occurrence of the term will appear highlighted in yellow on the page. Then just use the down and up arrows to navigate through the results.

To see how many results are on the page, hit the "Search" button, which will collapse the keyboard and show you number indicators for what word is currently highlighted out of how many. To search for a new word, simply tap the search bar and type a new word or phrase in. When you are finished with your search, tap "Done" to quit the search tool.

Making 'Find on Page' Easier to Access in the Share Sheet

If you're doing a lot of searching, you aren't going to want to scroll through the share sheet to tap "Find on Page" again and again. What you need is for "Find on Page" to be readily available when you tap the "Share" button. Luckily, Apple lets you customize the share sheet to do just that.

There are two ways to get this done. First, simply tap and hold on "Find on Page" in the share sheet. The icon will lift above the others, which is your cue to drag it to a new location. I prefer it to be the first function in the list for easy access, but as long as it appears on the share sheet without you needing to scroll, you should save the same amount of time.

The second way to relocate "Find on Page" is to scroll to the end of the share sheet. Tap "More," then tap-and-hold the three lines next to "Find on Page." Drag the section to the location on the list you would like it to appear, then release. When you tap "Done," you will see your new "Find on Page" placement.

Method 2: Use the URL Bar in Safari Instead

For some of you, the share sheet method above will be more convenient, but it may feel more natural to use this method instead since it's the old-school way that's been around in iOS for generations.

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Simply tap on the URL of the webpage you are on, then type out the term you want to search for. Scroll down to On This Page , and tap on "Find [your term here]." Your query will now appear in the search bar at the bottom of the webpage, with the keyboard already collapsed and the number indicators in full force. Use the arrows next to the search bar to jump between the found terms. And just like before, tap on the search bar to change terms or hit "Done" when you're finished.

That's all there is to it. Now you know how to find any word on any page via Safari's share sheet or the URL bar. Apple may have buried this feature pretty deep, but it's good to see that there is a way to "Find on Page" for every iPhone user.

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If you’re a frequent user of Safari on your iPhone, you may find yourself needing to search for a specific word or phrase on a webpage. Luckily, Safari has a built-in feature called “Find on Page” that can help you quickly locate the text you’re looking for. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to use the iPhone Find on Page feature to search for text in Safari.

Step 1: Open Safari and visit the webpage

First, open Safari and visit the webpage where you want to search for text. You can do this by typing in the URL, searching for a specific website, or accessing a bookmarked page.

Step 2: Tap the address bar and type in the search term

Next, tap the address bar at the top of the screen and type in the word or phrase that you’re looking for. As you type, a list of suggested search terms will appear below the address bar.

Step 3: Scroll down to the “Find on Page” option

Once you’ve typed in your search term, scroll down past the suggested search terms and you’ll see an option for “Find on Page.”

Step 4: Tap on “Find on Page”

Tap on the “Find on Page” option and you’ll see a search bar appear at the bottom of the screen. This search bar will display the word or phrase you entered in step 2.

Step 5: Use the arrows to navigate to the text you’re searching for

Use the arrows on the search bar to navigate to the text you’re searching for. The arrows allow you to move forwards and backward through the webpage to locate all instances of the phrase.

Step 6: Adjust your search settings

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can tap on the “Settings” button on the left side of the search bar to adjust your search settings. Here, you can choose to match the case of the word or phrase, search for whole words only, and more.

In conclusion, searching for text in Safari on your iPhone is a simple process with the built-in “Find on Page” feature. By following these steps, you can quickly locate specific words or phrases on a webpage, which can come in handy when doing research, reading an article, or browsing the web.

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How to use the Smart Search bar in Safari on iPhone and iPad

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How to search the text on a specific web page using the Smart Search bar

How to change your default search browser in safari, how to search safari from search on the home screen in ios 15.

The Smart Search bar in iOS 15 is a hybrid of the old address and search bars melded into one universal place to type and go. You can access your default search provider, your browsing history, saved bookmarks, and even specific words on web pages, all through the unified Smart Search bar at the top of your Safari browsing window. It makes searching for something on your best iPhone more straightforward. Here's how to use the Smart Search bar in Safari on iPhone and iPad.

How to search the web using the Smart Search bar on iPhone and iPad

• Launch Safari from the Home screen.
• Tap in the Smart Search bar at the top or bottom of your browser.

• Type in some keywords or a phrase you would like to search for.
• Tap on the Go button at the bottom right of your screen.

That's it! Safari will now use your default search engine to scour the internet for you.

How to search bookmarks and web history using the Smart Search bar on iPhone and iPad

• Launch Safari from your Home screen.

• Type in some keywords you would like to search the internet for (I searched for "apple").
• Tap on the site or bookmark you would like to navigate to under the Bookmarks and History heading.

• Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
• Open a web page in Safari.
• Tap the Smart Search bar .

• Type the word or phrase that you want to find on the page.
• Tap the word or phrase under On this Page.

• Tap the navigation buttons to jump to each instance of the word if there's more than one.
• Tap Done when you're finished.

Everyone has their favorite search engine. Make sure yours is programmed as the default and use the Smart Search bar in Safari.

• Tap on Settings from your Home screen.
• Tap on Safari (you may have to scroll down to find it).

• Tap on Search Engine .
• Tap on your preferred search engine from the list.

Next time you open up Safari and type something into the Smart Search bar, it will use your newly-set search engine.

In iOS 15 , super-powered the native search functionality available to the left of the Home screen. When you enter a search term in the Search feature, you'll see suggested web searches and even websites based on your term.

• Swipe right on your Home screen to navigate to search.
• Enter your search term in your search bar.
• Tap the search result you want.

As you can see in the example above, the search terms that iOS found for "iMore" will automatically open Safari and search the web using that term.

The Smart Search bar can be at the top or bottom

If you're on iOS 15, you may notice that Apple switched the search/address bar from the top of the screen in Safari to the bottom of the screen. There's no functionality difference between the two options, but if you prefer the Smart Search bar to be at the top rather than the bottom, you can change the location of the address bar in Settings .

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• Method I : Tap the Safari share button on a webpage → Find on Page → type your search word.
• Method II : Tap the Safari search address bar → type your search word → scroll down the suggestions, and tap Find ‘search word.’

To search the exact word on a lyrics site or find the precise keyword on a webpage, you have to rely on Safari’s search text feature. On Mac, Command + F does the job. But for Safari on iPhone or iPad, the steps are different. Here are two quick ways to search text on a website page in Safari’s mobile version.

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• When you are on a webpage in iPhone Safari, tap the share icon .
• Scroll down, and tap Find on Page .
• Type the word you wish to search.
• Use the two arrows to see where that word is on the webpage.

Tip : If you wish to edit the search term, you may do so by tapping the existing word on the search screen.

• Tap the search bar and type your desired search term. Make sure not to hit enter/go key on the iPhone keyboard.
• Scroll down the suggestions to see On This Page (number matches). Tap Find ‘search term.’
• Use the two arrows to navigate.

This is how you can search for any word or phrase on a webpage inside Safari on iPhone and iPad. I hope this brief guide was helpful. If you have other questions, kindly ask me via the comments section below.

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How to Search for Text Within a Web Page in Safari

Don't sift through long web pages. Find specific words or phrases on a web page faster with these shortcuts for Safari on the Mac and iOS .

How to Find Text Within a Page in OS X

The Command+F keyboard shortcut for Find could be the biggest timesaving shortcut you'll ever learn. With it, you can jump to sections containing a certain word or phrase. It also works in most programs or apps, so you can use it not just for Safari, but with Word or Notes as well.

1. Press Command+F to bring up the in-page search box. Alternatively, you can go to the Edit menu > Find > Find… to bring up the search box.

2. Type in your search word or phrase and hit Enter. Safari will highlight all of the instances of the word on the page.

3. Click the left and right arrow buttons to scroll through the search results.

4. Important: If you want to broaden the search results, click the menu within the search box to switch between "Contains" and "Starts With." 

So, for example, if your search string is "light", Safari by default will search for all words that begin with "light": lighthouse, lightbulb, and so on. Switch the option to "Contains" and Safari will also find words like spotlight and sunlight.

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Being able to jump to a word is especially helpful on small mobile screens or tablets.

1. Tap the share button on the page you want to search.

2. Scroll to the right in the bottom menu and tap "Find on Page."

3. Type in your search word or phrase. As you type, Safari will start highlighting search matches.

4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the search results.

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On the Mac, it’s super-easy to search for a word or phrase within the currently loaded page. You simply hit Command-F on your keyboard and Safari, Chrome or any other web browser will open up a little field to type your search terms into.

But what about when you’re using mobile Safari on your iPhone or iPad? How do you find a specific word or phrase there?

It’s pretty simple, but not super-intuitive. Here’s our recipe for finding search terms on your iPhone’s version of Safari.

Ingredients:

• iPhone or iPad running iOS
• mobile Safari

Directions:

Tap open your Safari app and navigate to a page you want to search within. Once the page has loaded, tap into the URL bar at the top (where the web page’s address is). Type in your search term (“Bendgate” in our example) and you’ll get results for both the web and your current page.

Tap the search results from the Current Page and Safari will open the current web page back up, and highlight the first of the search term results right on the page. You can navigate through all the terms Safari has found with the left and right arrows found at the bottom of the screen, too.

When you’re finished, hit the Done button in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, and you’ll go back to basic web browsing. This will work no matter which search engine you’ve chosen in your iOS Settings app.

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Troubleshooting, how to find text on web page in safari on iphone & ipad with ios 12, ios 11, 10, 9.

With modern iOS releases, you’ll find a simple to use and easy to access “Find on Page” option in Safari, which quickly matches any searched text on a webpage in the Safari browser. This is a very useful feature that is now quite simple to access, let’s review how finding on page works in the latest versions of Safari for iOS.

Searching on Web Pages for Words & Text Matches in Safari for iOS 12, iOS 11, iOS 10 with Find On Page

Using Find On Page in Safari is demonstrated here on an iPhone but it works the same on Ipad and iPod touch with the latest releases of iOS:

• Open Safari if you haven’t done so already and go to the website you wish to search (for example, the always wonderful and informative https://osxdaily.com )
• Tap on the top of the screen to make the URL bar and sharing buttons visible in Safari, then tap on the Share button which looks like a little box with an arrow coming out of it

• Scroll through the secondary action items in the Sharing options screen, scroll past Favorites, Add Bookmark, Copy, etc to find “Find On Page”

• Type the text or number to match within the current webpage to search for it, then tap on the “Search” button, the first match will immediately be visible and highlighted in the Safari browser
• Use the arrow keys next to the search box to find next and previous text matches for your search phrase on the web page, when finished tap on “Done”

You can clear the search phrase and search again, or just tap the “Done” button and be done with it if you found what you were looking for. In the example shown, a webpage was searched for “Abbey” and the resulted was found, matched, and highlighted on screen.

This applies to Safari in iOS 9 and newer, older releases have different methods which are linked to below.

This approach is much easier to find matching text on pages compared to what existed in prior versions of iOS on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. While matching text phrases is possible in prior versions, searching for text on web pages in Safari for iOS 8 and iOS 7 and finding matches in Safari for iOS 6 and iOS 5 was much more difficult and a bit more confusing to access, which led many users to believe the feature didn’t exist at all. While Apple has changed this option several times, hopefully the newest version which is quite easy to use and access for finding text match on any web site will stick around.

If you have any other tips or tricks for searching for matched text on a webpage with Safari in iOS on either iPad or iPhone, share them in the comments below!

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Many thanks for the info… it’s also *super* handy that if you choose the “…” button at the end of the second row under the “Share” menu you can change the order of the options presented, allowing you to make “Find on page” the first choice (or second or last… where ever you want *any* of the buttons to be) when the Share menu is opened !!

I am trying to do this, but it won’t highlight it or take me to it on the page. It says there is a search result (or multiple) but it doesn’t scroll to them, tapping the Up and down arrows to move between search results also does nothing. I can’t seem to find anything about it on google. Anyone have help?

On < iOS 8, tapping in the Search space (even though it says Google or whatever your prefs have) brings up the Find on Page facility as well as the Google search bar.

On the Mac, its command+F, simple.

Good that it’s more obvious, but the old method still works fine (been using it for some time).

Didn’t know about that. Thanks to the always wonderful and informative OS X Daily for the tip :)

On ipad in iOS9.2 the Find on page option is found under the hamburger menu to the right of the Share icon

This is much better than it was in prior versions, which felt like a game of hide and seek.

I use Find On Page often for research, so it’s great to have it as a real option in the sharing action menu of Safari.

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How to Search within a Webpage in Safari iPhone?

There are plenty of iPhone apps available in App Store for content reading and curation purposes. But using the default Safari browser is the most convenient way for reading webpages. You can enable reader mode, increase/decrease font size and keep your favorites on the Start Page to make life easier. However, do you ever wonder how to search a word or phrase while reading a webpage? In this article, I will show you how you can search within a page in Safari iPhone .

Webpage Search Options Safari iPhone

There are two ways you can easily search the content in Safari. In addition, there is also an option to find pages using default search engine.

1. Search Words in a Page from Safari Address Bar

Apple calls the address bar in Safari as Smart Search Field. You can use this to find a word or phrase like the way you do in any Windows or Mac app.

• Launch Safari, open your webpage and tap the address bar.

• Start typing the words or phrase you want to search in the page you are reading.
• When you are typing, you can see Safari showing the suggestions of matches from the current page as “On This Page (x matches)”. Tap on the “Find “your keyword”” showing below that title.

• Now, you can see Safari highlights all the matched words in the page with white label and highlights the current instance in yellow color.
• Use the up or down navigation to find the next match.

• Tap on the lens icon showing before the keywords and you will see two more options – Whole Words and Match Case . Tap the required options to find the match for the whole words or match small or capital case. You can also select both options to filter your search.
• When you are finished, tap “Done” to close the search and continue reading your page.

2. Using Find Selection Pop-up Toolbar

Next option is, simply tap on any word when viewing the webpage in Safari. You can also select a phrase or multiple words and tap on the selection. This will show a pop-up toolbar and tap on the right arrow till you see “Find Selection” option.

Tap that “Find Selection” option to open the search box and highlight all instances of the selected word.

If you want to search the selected text on the web, select “Search Web” option. This will open the search results for the selected text using your default search engine.

2. Search Words in Safari from Share Menu

You can search within a page using another method.

• Open the page in Safari and tap on the share icon showing at the bottom.
• Scroll down a bit on the sharing options and tap on “Find on Page”.

• This will open the search box above the keyboard and you can find the words or phrase as explained in the previous method.

3. Search Pages from Smart Search Filed

Normally, you open Google or Bing and then search a page using your keywords . You can avoid these two steps and use the Smart Search Filed (address bar) to directly search. This will show the search results from your default search engine and you can open the pages from the results. You first need to enable Smart Field Search before start using in Safari.

• Tap the Settings app and then open Safari settings page.

• Under “Search” section, tap “Search Engine” and set your default search engine . After that, tap on “Quick Website Search” option.

• On the next page, turn the switch on against “Quick Website Search” option to enable it.

• Now, open Safari browser and type the keywords with site name in the Smart Search Filed and press “go” key. For example, type WordPress tutorials webnots.com and press “go” key.

• This will show the search results (it shows from Bing for me) and you can open the page from there to continue.

Though it works like automatic suggestions, it will be useful if you have disabled the automatic search engine suggestions option in Safari settings.

Note: The Smart Search Filed in Safari also supports voice input . You can tap on the microphone icon in the address bar to use voice input instead of typing with keyboard.

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How To Search For Text In Safari With IPhone Find On Page

Published: July 29, 2023

How to Search for Text in Safari With iPhone Find on Page

Searching for specific text within a large webpage can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially when using a mobile device like the iPhone. However, Safari comes equipped with a useful feature called “Find on Page” that allows you to quickly search for and locate specific words or phrases within a webpage. Here’s how you can use the iPhone Find on Page feature in Safari to make your browsing experience more efficient.

To enable the Find on Page feature in Safari, follow these steps:

• Open the Safari app on your iPhone.
• Navigate to the webpage where you want to search for text.
• Tap on the address bar at the top of the screen to bring up the keyboard.
• Type in the word or phrase you want to search for.
• Scroll down until you see “On This Page” with the number of matches found.
• Tap on it to start the search.

Once you have enabled the Find on Page feature, you can start searching for specific text within the webpage. There are multiple ways to use this feature:

1. Using the Search Bar to Find Specific Text:

If you have a specific word or phrase in mind, you can simply type it into the search bar at the top of the screen and Safari will highlight all the instances of that word or phrase on the webpage. You can then navigate through the results by using the navigation arrows provided.

2. Using the Keyboard Shortcut to Find on Page:

An even quicker way to access the Find on Page feature is by using the keyboard shortcut. Simply start typing the word or phrase you want to search for, and Safari will automatically scroll down to the first matching result while highlighting it. You can then scroll through the other matches using the navigation arrows.

3. Finding Text in a Long Webpage:

If you’re browsing a lengthy webpage and want to search for text further down the page, simply scroll to the desired section and then follow the same steps mentioned above to search for specific text within that section.

4. Using Find on Page with In-page Links:

When a webpage contains in-page links or anchor links, you can still use the Find on Page feature to search for text within those linked sections. Once you tap on “On This Page” and enter the desired search term, Safari will display the number of matches found both on the current page and within the linked sections. You can then navigate to the desired section by tapping on the relevant link.

By utilizing the Find on Page feature in Safari, finding specific text within a webpage on your iPhone becomes much easier and more efficient. Whether you’re researching information or looking for a specific reference, this feature saves you time and frustration.

Now that you know how to use the iPhone Find on Page feature in Safari, you can enhance your browsing experience and quickly find the information you need with ease.

Enabling Find on Page in Safari

In order to utilize the Find on Page feature in Safari on your iPhone, you first need to enable it. By following these simple steps, you can activate this useful feature that allows you to search for specific text within a webpage.

To enable Find on Page in Safari, follow these instructions:

Once you have completed these steps, the Find on Page feature in Safari will be activated, and you can begin searching for specific text within the webpage you are viewing.

Enabling Find on Page allows you to easily locate relevant information and find specific words or phrases within a large webpage. Whether you are conducting research, looking for a specific quote, or trying to find a particular section within an article, Find on Page makes the process much more efficient and convenient.

With Find on Page enabled, you can save time and effort by quickly locating the information you need without manually scanning the entire webpage. This feature is particularly helpful when browsing lengthy articles, blog posts, or research papers, as it allows you to focus on the specific content you are interested in.

By following the steps outlined above, you can easily enable the Find on Page feature in Safari on your iPhone. This powerful tool will enhance your web browsing experience and make it easier for you to find and access the specific information you are looking for.

Using the Find on Page Feature in Safari

Once you have enabled the Find on Page feature in Safari on your iPhone, you can start utilizing this powerful tool to search for specific text within a webpage. With a few simple steps, you can easily find and locate the exact word or phrase you are looking for.

There are multiple ways to use the Find on Page feature in Safari:

If you have a particular word or phrase in mind, you can simply type it into the search bar at the top of the screen. Safari will immediately highlight all instances of that word or phrase on the webpage. You can then navigate through the results by using the provided navigation arrows. This method allows you to quickly pinpoint specific information within the webpage.

An even quicker way to access the Find on Page feature is by utilizing the keyboard shortcut. Start typing the word or phrase you want to search for, and Safari will automatically scroll down to the first matching result while highlighting it. From there, you can scroll through the other matches using the navigation arrows. This method is efficient for those who prefer using shortcuts to streamline their browsing experience.

If you are browsing a lengthy webpage and want to search for text further down the page, simply scroll to the desired section. Then, follow the same steps mentioned above to search for specific text within that particular section. This method allows you to narrow down your search and focus on the relevant content.

In-page links or anchor links are commonly found within webpages. Even if a webpage contains these links, you can still use the Find on Page feature to search for text within those linked sections. After tapping on “On This Page” and entering your desired search term, Safari will display the number of matches found on the current page and within the linked sections. You can then tap on the relevant link to navigate to the desired section. This method is useful when dealing with webpages that have multiple sections or subsections.

By utilizing the Find on Page feature in Safari, you can swiftly locate specific text within a webpage on your iPhone. Whether you are searching for important information or trying to find a specific reference, this feature saves you valuable time and ensures a more efficient browsing experience.

Now that you know how to use the Find on Page feature in Safari, you can easily find the information you need with just a few taps and keystrokes.

Using the Search Bar to Find Specific Text

One of the simplest and most straightforward ways to utilize the Find on Page feature in Safari is by using the search bar to find specific text within a webpage. When you have a particular word or phrase in mind, this method allows you to quickly locate all instances of that text on the page.

To use the search bar to find specific text, follow these steps:

• As you type, Safari will immediately highlight all instances of the text on the webpage.
• Use the navigation arrows provided to move between the highlighted results.

Using the search bar to find specific text is a quick and efficient method. It allows you to focus on the exact word or phrase you are looking for, saving you time and effort in scanning through the entire webpage. This is particularly useful when searching for a specific piece of information within a lengthy article or blog post.

Through the search bar, Safari highlights each instance of the text, making it easy for you to spot and navigate between the results. The navigation arrows provided at the bottom of the screen allow you to seamlessly move from one highlighted result to another, ensuring a smooth and convenient browsing experience.

Whether you’re conducting research, looking for a specific quote, or trying to find a particular section within a webpage, using the search bar to find specific text in Safari is an invaluable feature. It helps you locate the information you need, enabling you to get the most out of your browsing experience.

By following the steps outlined above, you can effortlessly find and access specific text within a webpage using the search bar in Safari on your iPhone. By harnessing the power of this feature, you can streamline your search process and efficiently find the information you are looking for.

Using the Keyboard Shortcut to Find on Page

If you prefer quick and seamless navigation while searching for specific text within a webpage in Safari, you can take advantage of the keyboard shortcut. By utilizing this feature, you can find and highlight matching text on the page with just a few keystrokes, saving you time and effort.

To use the keyboard shortcut to find on page, follow these steps:

• Start typing the word or phrase you want to search for.
• As you type, Safari will automatically scroll down to the first matching result, highlighting it on the page.
• Continue typing to refine your search if necessary.

Using the keyboard shortcut to find on page is a convenient option for those who prefer to use shortcuts to navigate through webpages efficiently. The moment you start typing, Safari instantly highlights the first matching result and scrolls directly to it, ensuring that you are brought directly to the relevant section.

As you continue typing, the search results update in real-time, allowing you to refine your search and find the exact word or phrase you are looking for. The navigation arrows provided at the bottom of the screen enable you to move seamlessly between the highlighted results, making it easy to scan and locate the desired information.

Whether you are researching a topic, looking for specific terms, or trying to find a particular reference, using the keyboard shortcut to find on page in Safari enhances your browsing experience. It enables you to swiftly locate the information you need without interrupting your reading flow.

By following the steps outlined above, you can utilize the keyboard shortcut to effortlessly find and navigate through specific text within a webpage in Safari on your iPhone. This feature ensures a smooth and efficient browsing experience, allowing you to focus on the content that matters most to you.

Finding Text in a Long Webpage

When browsing a lengthy webpage, searching for specific text can become challenging and time-consuming. Luckily, Safari’s Find on Page feature provides a simple and effective solution to help you find and locate text within long webpages quickly and efficiently. By following a few steps, you can easily narrow down your search and focus on the desired content.

To find text within a long webpage using Safari, follow these steps:

• Navigate to the webpage you want to search for text within.
• Scroll to the section of the webpage where you want to begin your search.
• Safari will highlight the first matching result on the current section of the webpage.
• Continue using the navigation arrows to move between the highlighted results within that section.

When faced with a long webpage, finding text within specific sections can save you time and effort. By scrolling to the desired section before initiating the search, you bypass searching through the entire webpage and focus solely on the relevant content. This technique is especially useful when you have a good idea of where the information you need is located.

As you type in the word or phrase you are searching for, Safari will highlight the first matching result within the specific section you scrolled to. By using the navigation arrows, you can easily move between the highlighted results within that section, allowing you to quickly scan and locate the desired information without the need to navigate the entire webpage.

Whether you’re reading an extensive article, going through a research paper, or exploring a lengthy blog post, utilizing the Find on Page feature to find text within a long webpage helps you efficiently locate key information. It saves you valuable time and allows you to focus on the most relevant parts of the webpage.

By following the steps outlined above, you can easily find and navigate through specific text within long webpages using Safari on your iPhone. This method ensures a streamlined and efficient browsing experience, enabling you to locate the information you need quickly and effortlessly.

Using Find on Page with In-page Links

Webpages often include in-page links, also known as anchor links, to help users navigate to different sections of the page. If a webpage contains these links, you can still use Safari’s Find on Page feature to search for specific text within those linked sections. This allows for a more comprehensive search and makes it easier to locate relevant information.

Here’s how you can use Find on Page with in-page links in Safari:

• Tapping on the address bar brings up the keyboard; here, you can type in the word or phrase you want to search for.
• Safari will display the number of matches found, both on the current page and within the linked sections.
• Tap on “On This Page” to view the search results.
• If there are matches within linked sections, Safari will show a separate list for those matches.
• You can tap on the relevant link to navigate to the desired section and view the text within that linked section.
• Use the navigation arrows to move between the highlighted search results.

Using Find on Page with in-page links allows you to search for text not only within the main body of a webpage but also within specific linked sections. This feature is particularly useful when browsing webpages with multiple sections or subsections, such as articles or guides with a table of contents.

By tapping on “On This Page” after entering your search term, Safari provides a comprehensive list of matches found on the current page, as well as a separate list for matches within linked sections. This allows you to easily navigate to the desired section by tapping on the relevant link, making it a convenient way to find specific information within specific sections of a webpage.

Whether you’re searching for specific details within linked subsections or exploring different sections of a lengthy webpage, using Find on Page with in-page links in Safari enhances your ability to locate relevant information and provides a more efficient browsing experience.

By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively use Find on Page with in-page links in Safari on your iPhone. This feature enables you to search for specific text within linked sections, making it easier to find the information you’re looking for, even within complex webpages.

Tips and Tricks for Using Find on Page in Safari

While the Find on Page feature in Safari on your iPhone is designed to make searching for specific text within a webpage quick and easy, there are a few tips and tricks you can employ to further enhance your experience. These tips will help you optimize your search and maximize the effectiveness of Find on Page.

Here are some useful tips and tricks for using Find on Page in Safari:

• Be specific with your search terms: To narrow down the search results and find the exact information you’re looking for, try to be as specific as possible when entering your search terms. Using unique or precise keywords will increase the chances of finding the desired text.
• Use case sensitivity: By default, Find on Page in Safari is case insensitive, meaning it will match both uppercase and lowercase letters. However, if you need to perform a case-sensitive search, ensure that you have the “Match Case” option selected in the Find on Page menu.
• Utilize the previous and next buttons: When you have multiple matches for your search term on a webpage, use the previous and next buttons in the Find on Page menu to navigate between the results easily. This allows you to quickly review and locate the desired information without scrolling through the entire page.
• Try alternate terms or variations: If your initial search term does not yield the desired results, consider using alternate terms or variations. Sometimes different phrasing or synonyms may help you find the specific text you’re looking for.
• Use gestures to access Find on Page: In addition to tapping on the address bar to access Find on Page, you can also use the “pull-down” or swipe-down gesture on the webpage to instantly activate the search feature. This gesture saves you a few taps and makes the search process more seamless.
• Be mindful of in-page content loading: If you are searching for text on a webpage that dynamically loads content as you scroll, be aware that the Find on Page feature may not highlight the newly loaded content immediately. In such cases, scroll a little further to ensure that all relevant content is loaded and included in the search results.

By keeping these tips and tricks in mind, you can improve your search efficiency and effectively utilize the Find on Page feature in Safari. Whether you’re conducting research, reviewing lengthy articles, or searching for specific information within a webpage, these strategies will help you locate the desired text more quickly and with greater accuracy.

By following these suggestions, you can enhance your browsing experience and make the most out of Find on Page in Safari on your iPhone.

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8 tips and tricks for browsing with safari on ipad and iphone.

Safari is easy to use, but you may never find all of its useful features unless you go looking for them.

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Find in page, swipe to go back and forward, enable reader mode, save web pages for offline reading, use bookmarklets like browser extensions, clear private data and change settings, sync browser data with icloud, activate private browsing mode.

Safari is easy to use, but you may never find all of its useful features unless you go looking for them. iPads have many useful navigation tricks you may never stumble across, and Safari has its own tricks.

The screenshots here were taken on an iPad, but Safari functions very similarly on an iPhone. Safari for Mac is a full desktop browser and works differently, although all versions of Safari sync with each other.

Related: 8 Navigation Tricks Every iPad User Needs to Know

Safari has a Find in Page feature, although it's a bit hidden. To perform a search for words on the current page, tap the address bar and type your search. Tap the Find option under On This Page at the bottom of the list to search the current page. If you don't see this option, scroll down -- it may be obscured by the on-screen keyboard.

You can go back a page or go forward a page by swiping from either side of your screen. For example, to go back to the previous page, place your finger at the left side of the screen and slide it towards the center of the screen.

Safari offers a special reader mode that simplifies articles on web pages. Reader Mode strips away all the navigation elements and shows you only the essential bits of the article -- the article text and its images. To view the current web page in Reader Mode, just tap the icon at the left side of Safari's address bar -- it looks like several horizontal black lines.

The built-in Reading List feature in Safari allows you to save a list of web pages you want to read later. It works sort of like Pocket, Instapaper, and similar applications. Like these other applications, Reading List also downloads an offline copy of the pages add for later reading, so you can view them offline.

To add a web page to your Reading List, tap the Share button on the toolbar and tap Add to Reading List.

To access your Reading List, tap the book icon on the toolbar and tap the eyeglasses. To remove an article from this list, swipe it to the left and tap the Delete button that appears.

Related: The Most Useful Bookmarklets to Enhance Your Browsing Experience

Safari for iOS doesn't support browser extensions, but it does support bookmarklets. Bookmarklets are small bits of JavaScript that can be saved as a bookmark. When you open the bookmarklet from your bookmarks, the JavaScript will be executed on the current page. Bookmarklets can take the place of many browser extensions.

For example, if you use Pocket, you normally can't share pages from Safari directly to Pocket. Install the Pocket bookmarklet and you can open your bookmarks and tap Save to Pocket to add the current page to your Pocket queue for later reading. Bookmarklets can be used in many, many other ways.

Safari's settings aren't exposed in Safari itself. If you'd like to clear your private browsing data, change your default search engine, or tweak any other settings, you'll need to do it from the system-wide Setting app.

To access Safari's settings, go back to your home screen, tap the Settings icon, and select the Safari category in the sidebar.

Related: How to Sync Any Browser's Bookmarks With Your iPad or iPhone

Safari's iCloud integration allows you to synchronize your saved passwords, open tabs, favorites, and other browser data with your iCloud account. This data will sync back and forth with the Safari browser on iOS and Mac OS X, so it works well if you have Apple hardware. Just tap the cloud icon on Safari's toolbar to view open tabs from your other devices.

Apple no longer supports Safari for Windows , but they do provide another solution for Windows users. Install Apple's iCloud Control Panel and you'll be able to sync bookmarks with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer .

Related: How Private Browsing Works, and Why It Doesn't Offer Complete Privacy

Safari offers a private browsing mode . Any browsing you do in private browsing mode won't leave any "tracks" -- history entries, cookies, and other similar usage data. Because it doesn't save any cookies, it also ensures you'll be logged out of any websites you logged into as soon as you leave private browsing mode.

To activate private browsing mode, open a new tab with the + button on the toolbar and tap the Private button at the bottom of the Favorites page. Safari's toolbars and interface will turn from white to near black, indicating that you're browsing privately. To leave private browsing mode, open a new tab again and tap the Private option at the bottom of the page.

If you have an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch that your kids use, you can also enable Restrictions. Restrictions function as parental controls, blocking access to websites you don't approve of and allowing you to lock down your device in other ways.

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How to Do a Text Search on Mobile

By J. D. Biersdorfer

• May 11, 2017

Q. On a desktop browser, you can press Control + F to get a search box so you can look for a specific word or phrases on a page, but how do you do that on a mobile browser where keyboard commands don’t really work?

A. Given the lack of keyboards (and sometimes, screen space), mobile operating systems usually tuck common commands into menus or under icons. Once you locate the “Search on This Page” command, the onscreen keyboard should appear so you can type in your keywords.

On an Android phone or tablet running a recent version of Google’s Chrome browser, tap the menu icon in the upper-right corner of the window; the menu looks like three dots stacked up. When the menu opens, select “Find in Page” option and type in your search words with the keyboard. The browser highlights each instance on the page where the keywords appear. Tap the arrow icon in the search box to jump to each highlighted word.

The steps are the same for iOS devices using the Chrome browser. For those using Apple’s Safari browser on their iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch media players, tap the “Share” icon on the edge of the screen; the icon looks like a box with an arrow sprouting out of it. When the screen of icons appears, swipe along the bottom row until you see the “Find on Page” icon with the magnifying glass icon.

Tap the icon and use the keyboard to enter your search terms. The iOS Safari browser automatically takes you to the first time the word appears on the page. Tap the down or up arrows next to the search bar to advance to the next occurrence of the word or to go back to the previous place it appeared.

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Customize your Safari settings on iPhone

Customize your start page

When you open a new tab, you begin on your start page. You can customize your start page with new background images and options.

Scroll to the bottom of the page, then tap Edit.

Choose the options you want to appear on your start page:

Favorites: Display shortcuts to your favorite bookmarked websites. See Bookmark a favorite website .

Frequently Visited: Go straight to the websites you visit most.

Shared with You: See links shared with you in Messages, Mail, and more. See Find links shared with you .

Privacy Report: Stay updated on how many trackers and websites Safari blocked from tracking you. See View the Privacy Report .

Siri Suggestions: As you search, allow websites shared in Calendar and other apps to appear.

Reading List: Show webpages currently in your Reading List. See Add the current webpage to your Reading List .

Recently Closed Tabs: Go back to tabs you previously closed.

iCloud Tabs: Show open tabs from other Apple devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID and Safari is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences. See Organize your tabs with Tab Groups .

Note: Your custom start page settings are updated on all your Apple devices where you have Use Start Page on All Devices turned on, and you’re signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication .

Change the text size for a website on Safari

Use the Page Settings button to increase or decrease the text size.

Tap the large A to increase the font size or the small A to decrease it.

Change the display controls for a website on Safari

You can hide the search field, switch to Reader, and more.

Hide the search field: Tap Hide Toolbar (tap the bottom of the screen to get it back).

See a streamlined view of the webpage: Tap Show Reader (if available).

To return to the normal view, tap Hide Reader.

See what the webpage looks like on a desktop computer: Tap Request Desktop Website (if available).

You can also adjust Safari settings in Accessibility settings. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Per-App Settings. Tap Add App, choose Safari, then tap Safari to adjust the settings.

Choose where to save downloads

When you download a file in Safari, you can choose whether to save it to iCloud or on your iPhone.

iCloud Drive: Select this option to save downloads to the Downloads folder in iCloud Drive. This allows you to access the downloaded file on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID .

On My iPhone: Select this option to save downloads to the Downloads folder on your iPhone.

Share website passwords with a group

You can create a group of trusted contacts and share a set of passwords. Passwords stay up to date for everyone in the group, and you can remove someone at any time.

See Create shared password groups .

Adjust privacy settings for Safari

You can choose what privacy settings you want across Safari, and create individual exceptions for websites. See Browse privately .

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Separate Your iPhone Browsing Habits With Safari Profiles

With iOS 17 , Safari gained a feature called Profiles that's designed to help you separate your browsing sessions into categories like Work, School, Personal, or custom categories that you find useful to have siloed. This article explains how to use it on iPhone .

Each profile gets its own icon and silos all of your history, Tab Groups, Favorites, Private Browsing tabs, and cookies. You can even assign specific third-party extensions to different profiles to optimize your browsing experience based on the task at hand. Here's how to create your own profile in Safari.

How to Create a Safari Profile

• Open the Settings app on you ‌iPhone‌ or iPad .
• Scroll down to Safari .
• Under the "Profiles" section, tap New Profile .
• Under "Settings," choose a Favorites folder (or a new folder) and select which tabs (if any) that you want to be open when you're using the profile with the Open New Tabs option.

When you create a new profile, your device will automatically generate a "Personal" profile to differentiate other browsing sessions conducted outside of the profile you created.

Both profiles and additional ones you create can be edited in the same section of the Settings app. When editing an existing profile, you can also enable any Safari extensions you have installed on your device with the Manage Extensions option, as well as get rid of the profile using the Delete Profile option.

How to Switch Between Profiles in Safari

• In Safari, tap the Tabs icon with two overlapping squares.
• Tap the middle icon to bring up the active profile's menu.
• Tap the Profile option to change which profile is active.

The Safari Profiles feature is available in ‌iOS 17‌, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma , as well as being part of Safari 17 for macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura . Any profiles you create will be synced across devices logged into the same Apple ID .

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Safari to get an AI boost in iOS 18, macOS 15 with smarter search, web page ‘eraser’

Much of the noise being made about Apple’s efforts into AI has been focused on general improvements to iOS 18 and Siri as well as the upcoming M4 chip for the Mac. However, as we get closer to WWDC, more reports about the AI software that Apple will create are coming out, with the most recent one covering Apple’s efforts to enhance the next major version of Safari.

AppleInsider reports that the company is working on a new “Intelligent Search” feature that uses on-device AI to summarize a web page. The language learning model that Apple has developed can identify key phrases and topics that give an idea of what a web page’s content is about and create a summary for the user.

Other features that Apple is working on include:

• A Web Eraser that gives users the option to remove parts of a web page. This includes ads, text, and images. Safari will remember the parts that have been removed when the page is closed, and if the page is revisited, Safari alerts the user that the page has been modified.
• A new page controls menu that appears in the address bar. This menu essentially collects user controls that are spread throughout Safari (text size, zoom, Reader mode, Privacy Report, and more).
• An AI enhancement to Visual Lookup that gives users product information. This feature could also be implemented system-wide, not just in Safari.

Apple plans to implement the new Safari 18 features in both iOS 18 and macOS 15, which will be announced at WWDC24 on June 10. The report claims some features, such as the AI Visual Lookup, may not be available until 2025. That tracks with previous rumors that have suggested AI features will be rolled out in waves. AppleInsider also reported recently on Apple’s plans to update the Notes and Calculator apps.

For the latest news and rumors, check out our iOS 18 and macOS 15 superguides. And learn more about WWDC24 in June.

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