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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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How-To Geek

How to find text on a web page in safari on iphone and ipad.

Struggling to find specific information in a long web page on your iPhone or iPad? Find text within a page easily using this tip.

Quick Links

How to search the current web page with touch, how to search the current web page using a keyboard.

Sometimes it's tough to find specific information within a web page in Safari for iPhone or iPad. Luckily, Safari allows you to search for text on any currently open web page using either the touch screen or an attached keyboard. Here's how.

If you don't have a keyboard hooked up to your iPhone or iPad, you can search for text within the current page using the touchscreen, although the feature is tucked away in a non-obvious place. This technique works both on iPhone and iPad.

First, open Safari and navigate to the page you’d like to find text in. Once the page is loaded, tap on the address bar at the top of the screen.

An on-screen keyboard will appear at the bottom of the screen, and the current web page address will highlight. If you want, you can clear the address bar by tapping the backspace key on the keyboard (or tap on the small "X" in a circle beside the address).

Type in what you'd like to find on the page. Locate the "On This Page" section at the bottom of the search pop-up. Tap on the line just below it that starts with "Find."

The pop-up will close and you will see the web page again with a search bar at the very bottom. Safari will highlight all occurrences of your search query on the current page.

You can cycle through the results, up and down the page, with the arrows beside the search bar.

When you're finished searching, tap "Done" in the lower-left corner of the screen. The "Find in page" mode will close.

If you have a keyboard connected to your iPhone or iPad , you can use a quick keyboard shortcut to search within a web page. Press Command+F and a search bar will appear across the bottom of the screen.

Once you see the search bar, click in the text input field and type in a word or phrase. The browser will highlight all occurrences of what you're looking for on the page, and you can cycle through them, up and down the page, with the arrows beside the search bar.

Related: How to Quickly Search For Text on the Current Web Page

When you're done, check out other neat things you can do with Safari on iPhone and iPad, such as creating an icon for your favorite website on your Home screen , navigating using swipes , and much more.

Related: 8 Tips and Tricks for Browsing with Safari on iPad and iPhone

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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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Search the Page in Safari

On iphone or ipad.

Open Safari and go to the web page you want to search through.
Tap the Share icon. It looks like a box with an arrow pointing up.
Scroll down and tap Find on Page…
Type in the word or phrase you want to find in the search bar.
Tap the up and down arrows at the bottom of the screen to see every instance of the word or phrase you’re looking for. It will be highlighted in yellow.
When you’re finished, tap Done at the bottom of the screen.

Alternatively:

Open a webpage on the Safari app.
Type the word or phrase you want to find in the address bar (where the url is located).
Scroll down to On This Page, then tap Find "[word(s) you entered]."

Finding a word on a web page on a Mac is a simple process. If you want to search for a specific word, you can perform this task using your keyboard shortcuts. To access your search shortcuts, here’s what you need to do:

Use the Command F on Mac.
The find bar will show up in the top-right corner or at the bottom of your screen.
Enter the word you want to search, and the word will be highlighted across the web page.
You can scroll through the results using the forward and backward arrows.
Click on Done when you have finished your search.

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What to know about Safari search text on iPhone

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.

How to find text in iPhone Safari using the iOS Share Sheet

Search within the safari webpage on iphone using smart search bar.

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.

How to search text on iPhone Safari using iOS Share Sheet

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

Tap existing search term to edit and make a new search

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.

How to search text on iPhone Safari using Safari smart search bar

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.

How to Search for a Word on Safari: A Step-by-Step Guide

Searching for a word on Safari is a breeze once you know the ropes. Whether you’re scouring a lengthy article for a specific term or trying to find a needle in the haystack of the internet, this feature is a lifesaver. Simply put, you’ll use the search bar to type in the word you’re looking for, and Safari will highlight all instances of that word on the page. Ready to dive in?

Step by Step Tutorial to Search for a Word on Safari

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s clear the air about what these steps will help you achieve. By following these instructions, you’ll be able to quickly find any word on a webpage when using the Safari browser.

Step 1: Open the Safari Browser

Open the Safari app on your device to get started. When you open Safari, it will either take you to your homepage or open the last page you visited. Make sure you’re on the page where you want to search for a word.

Step 2: Tap the Share Button

Look for the share button, which looks like a square with an arrow pointing out of it, and tap it. This button is typically located at the bottom of your screen on an iPhone or at the top on an iPad. It’s your gateway to additional options within the browser.

Step 3: Choose the ‘Find on Page’ Option

Scroll through the options until you find ‘Find on Page,’ then select it. You might have to scroll a bit, depending on how many options you have available in your share menu.

Step 4: Type the Word You’re Searching For

A search bar will appear at the top of your screen. Type the word you want to find into this bar. As you type, Safari will automatically begin highlighting instances of the word on the webpage. You can also see how many times the word appears on the page.

Step 5: Navigate Through the Found Words

Use the arrows next to the search bar to jump to each instance of the word. The highlighted words make it easy to spot every occurrence. You can cycle through them by tapping the arrows, moving forward or backward on the page.

After completing these steps, all instances of the word you searched for will be highlighted in yellow on the webpage. You can easily spot them as you scroll through, making your reading or research much more efficient.

Tips for Searching for a Word on Safari

If you’re using a Mac, you can also use the ‘Command + F’ shortcut to bring up the search function.
Remember, the search feature is case-insensitive, meaning it doesn’t differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters.
If you’re having trouble finding a word, double-check your spelling or try synonyms.
You can also use this feature to find phrases—just type the entire phrase into the search bar.
If you’re done searching and want to clear the highlights, simply tap ‘Done’ or clear the search bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the ‘find on page’ option doesn’t show up.

Make sure you’re tapping the share button, which brings up the additional options. If it’s still not there, try scrolling the options to the left as it might be hidden off-screen.

Can I search for a word on a page that hasn’t fully loaded?

It’s best to wait until the page is fully loaded to ensure the search function works properly. Otherwise, not all text may be present for Safari to search through.

Is there a way to make the search term stand out more?

The yellow highlight is designed to stand out against most webpage backgrounds, but there’s no way to change the highlight color in Safari.

Can I use this feature to search for words in a PDF opened in Safari?

Yes, the ‘Find on Page’ feature works with PDFs opened in Safari just as it does with standard webpages.

Will this search feature work on all websites?

While most websites support this feature, some with complex formats or those using certain types of image-based text may not work as expected.

Open the Safari Browser
Tap the Share Button
Choose the ‘Find on Page’ Option
Type the Word You’re Searching For
Navigate Through the Found Words

Now that you’re armed with this knowledge, searching for a word on Safari should be a piece of cake. Whether you’re a student doing research, a professional looking for specific data, or just someone enjoying a deep dive into their favorite blog, this feature is sure to enhance your browsing experience. Not only does it save time, but it also ensures you don’t miss any critical information. Remember, practice makes perfect. So go ahead, open up Safari and give it a whirl. As you become more accustomed to using this feature, it will become second nature. And if you ever find yourself on a page dense with text, feeling overwhelmed, just remember—you now have a nifty trick up your sleeve to find exactly what you’re looking for, with just a few taps. Happy searching!

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How To Search For A Word On Safari On IPhone

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Searching for specific words or phrases while browsing the web can be a game-changer, especially when you're delving into lengthy articles or research materials. Safari, the default web browser on iPhone, offers several convenient methods to search for a word or phrase within a webpage. Whether you're looking for a particular term in an article, a recipe, or a product description, Safari's built-in features can help you quickly locate the information you need.

In this article, we will explore various techniques for searching for a word on Safari on your iPhone. From using the search bar to leveraging the Find on Page feature and the Share menu, we'll cover step-by-step instructions to empower you with the knowledge to efficiently find specific words or phrases within webpages. By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped with the skills to navigate through online content with ease, making your browsing experience more productive and enjoyable. Let's dive into the different methods and unlock the full potential of Safari's search capabilities.

Using the Search Bar

When it comes to searching for a specific word or phrase within a webpage on Safari for iPhone, the search bar proves to be a handy tool. Here's how you can utilize this feature to quickly locate the information you need:

Open Safari : Launch the Safari browser on your iPhone by tapping on its icon from the home screen or the app library.

Navigate to the Webpage : Enter the URL of the webpage you want to visit in the address bar and tap "Go" to load the page.

Access the Search Bar : Once the webpage has loaded, locate the search bar at the top of the Safari interface. It is the field where you typically enter website addresses or search queries.

Enter the Word or Phrase : Tap on the search bar and type in the word or phrase you want to search for within the webpage. As you start typing, Safari will display suggestions and relevant search terms based on your input.

Review the Results : After entering the word or phrase, Safari will automatically highlight and scroll to the first instance of the search term on the webpage. You can then navigate through the page to view all instances of the word or phrase by using the up and down arrows in the search bar.

Navigate Through Instances : If there are multiple occurrences of the word or phrase on the webpage, you can easily navigate through them using the up and down arrows in the search bar. This allows you to review each instance within the context of the surrounding content.

Refine Your Search : If you want to refine your search or look for a different word or phrase within the same webpage, simply tap on the search bar again and modify your search query. Safari will dynamically update the highlighted instances based on your new input.

By using the search bar in Safari, you can efficiently pinpoint specific words or phrases within webpages, enabling you to quickly access the information you're seeking without the need to manually scan through the entire content. This feature streamlines the browsing experience, saving you time and effort while enhancing your ability to extract valuable insights from online content.

Using the Find on Page Feature

Safari's "Find on Page" feature is a powerful tool that allows you to search for specific words or phrases within the currently open webpage. This functionality is particularly useful when you want to quickly locate and navigate to instances of a particular term without manually scanning through the entire content. Here's a detailed guide on how to effectively utilize the Find on Page feature in Safari on your iPhone:

Access the Webpage : Open Safari on your iPhone and navigate to the webpage where you want to search for a specific word or phrase.

Activate the Find on Page Feature : Tap the address bar at the top of the Safari interface to bring up the keyboard . Next, type the word or phrase you want to search for. As you enter the text, Safari will display a list of suggested search terms and website matches.

Initiate the Search : After entering the word or phrase, scroll down the suggested search terms and website matches until you see "On This Page" with the number of matches displayed next to it. Tap on "Find [word or phrase]" to initiate the search.

Review the Results : Safari will automatically scroll to the first instance of the searched word or phrase on the webpage, and it will be highlighted. You can then navigate through the page to view all instances of the word or phrase by using the up and down arrows in the search bar.

By leveraging the Find on Page feature in Safari, you can efficiently pinpoint specific words or phrases within webpages, enhancing your ability to extract valuable insights from online content. This feature streamlines the browsing experience, saving you time and effort while empowering you to quickly access the information you're seeking.

Using the Share Menu

In addition to the search bar and the Find on Page feature, Safari on iPhone offers another convenient method to search for a word or phrase within a webpage – the Share menu. This feature provides a seamless way to access the Find on Page functionality, allowing you to quickly locate specific terms while browsing. Here's a detailed guide on how to effectively utilize the Share menu to search for a word on Safari on your iPhone:

Open Safari : Launch the Safari browser on your iPhone and navigate to the webpage where you want to search for a specific word or phrase.

Access the Share Menu : Once the webpage has loaded, tap the Share icon located at the bottom of the Safari interface. The Share icon is represented by a square with an arrow pointing upwards.

Select Find on Page : In the Share menu, scroll through the options and locate "Find on Page." Tap on this option to initiate the search functionality.

Enter the Word or Phrase : After selecting "Find on Page," a search bar will appear at the top of the screen. Tap on this bar and enter the word or phrase you want to search for within the webpage.

By leveraging the Share menu in Safari, you can efficiently access the Find on Page feature, enabling you to pinpoint specific words or phrases within webpages. This streamlined approach enhances your browsing experience, allowing you to quickly access the information you're seeking without the need to manually scan through the entire content. The Share menu serves as a valuable tool, empowering you to extract valuable insights from online content with ease.

In conclusion, Safari on iPhone offers a range of intuitive methods to search for specific words or phrases within webpages, empowering users to efficiently navigate through online content. By leveraging the search bar, the Find on Page feature, and the Share menu, individuals can streamline their browsing experience and quickly access the information they need.

The search bar serves as a versatile tool, allowing users to enter search queries and seamlessly navigate through highlighted instances of specific words or phrases within webpages. This feature not only saves time but also enhances the overall browsing experience by eliminating the need to manually scan through lengthy content.

The Find on Page feature further enhances the search capabilities of Safari, providing a focused and efficient way to locate instances of a particular word or phrase within the currently open webpage. With the ability to navigate through multiple occurrences and dynamically refine search queries, this feature empowers users to extract valuable insights from online content with ease.

Moreover, the Share menu offers a convenient pathway to access the Find on Page functionality, providing a streamlined approach to searching for words or phrases within webpages. By integrating this feature into the Share menu, Safari ensures that users can quickly initiate searches without interrupting their browsing flow.

Overall, Safari's comprehensive set of search features on iPhone reflects a commitment to enhancing user experience and productivity. Whether it's researching a topic, referencing specific information, or simply exploring online content, the ability to search for words or phrases within webpages is a valuable asset for users across various contexts.

By mastering these search methods, individuals can unlock the full potential of Safari's search capabilities, making their browsing experience more efficient, productive, and enjoyable. With the knowledge and skills gained from this guide, users can confidently navigate through webpages, locate specific information, and extract valuable insights with ease, ultimately enhancing their overall browsing experience on Safari for iPhone.

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How to do a Control-F search on your iPhone to find specific words or phrases

You can do a Control-F search on your iPhone and iPad in an internet browser or Messages.
Control-F is a computer shortcut that locates specific words or phrases on a webpage or document.
You can search for specific words or phrases in Safari, Google Chrome, and Messages.

Control-F is a handy computer shortcut for quickly locating specific words or phrases in a text-filled word document or a webpage.

If you've wanted to use this search function while browsing the web on your smartphone, great news — you can.

Can you use Control-F on an iPhone?

Yes, you can use a Control + F search on an iPhone. This is done in the iPhone browser by using the On This Page, Find in Page, or Share features.

How to Control-F on an iPhone webpage using Safari

1. Open a webpage on the Safari app.

2. Type the word or phrase you want to find in the address bar (where the url is located).

3. Scroll down to On This Page , then tap Find "[word(s) you entered]."

4. Tap the up and down arrows at the bottom of the screen to see every instance of the word or phrase you're looking for. It will be highlighted in yellow.

5. When you're finished, tap Done at the bottom of the screen.

How to Control-F on an iPhone webpage using Chrome

1. Open a webpage on the Chrome app .

2. Tap the icon with three dots (...) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Find in Page…

3. Type in the word or phrase you want to find in the search bar at the top of the screen.

4. Tap the up and down arrows to see every instance of the word or phrase you're looking for. It will be highlighted in yellow.

5. When you're finished, tap Done at the top right of the screen.

How to Control-F on an iPhone webpage using the Share button

1. Open a webpage on the Safari or Chrome app.

2. Tap the Share icon. It looks like a box with an arrow pointing up.

3. Scroll down, then tap Find on Page (Safari) or Find in Page (Chrome).

4. Type in the word or phrase you want to find in the search bar. Use the up and down arrows to see every instance of the word or phrase, highlighted in yellow.

5. When you're finished, tap Done .

How to Control-F on an iPhone in Messages

The iPhone also has two built-in features that allow you to search for words or phrases within the Messages app .

You can use either the search bar in the Messages app or the iOS Spotlight search function to search across your text message conversations for specific words.

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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.

Navigating to Search bar in Safari on iPhone: Open Safari, tap Smart Search button

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.

Entering search terms in Safari on iPhone: Type keyword, tap Go

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.

Using SmartSearch in Safari on iPhone: Open Safari, tap Smart Search button

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.

Find bookmark website using search in Safari on iPhone: Type keywords, tap site or bookmark

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

Use Smart Search in Safari on iPhone: Open Safari, Open a page, tap 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.

Using search in Safari on iPhone: Type word, tap the word

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

Navigating Search in Safari on iPhone: Tap navigation buttons, tap Done

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).

Change Search Engine on iPhone: Open Settings, tap Safari

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

Change Search Engine on iPhone: Tap Search Engine, choose your search engine

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.

Web Search From Search In iOS 14: Swipe right on the Home Screen, enter your search term in the search bar, and then 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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Apple's iOS and iPadOS software has become more robust over the years to match the company's silicon advancements, and offers the ability to search for specific keywords in documents and on the web. It's similar to the control and command options to find text that are found on both Windows and macOS computers, respectively. The company's mobile software has improved text navigation in recent years, and since iPhones and iPads have more processing power than some computers, it only makes sense that Apple's mobile devices have unique ways for searching text.

Both iOS and iPadOS have an adaptation of Spotlight, the on-device search engine popularized by macOS that has the power to compile both local and online data in one list. On iPhones, the search function is accessed on the Home Screen, where a simple swipe down immediately reveals a search bar and a short list of Siri-suggested apps. In that search bar, the phone will provide results from the web, applications, contacts, messages, shared links, photos, files, and more. On iPadOS, Spotlight search is much closer to the macOS variant. With a keyboard connected, the command-space keystroke triggers Spotlight, and the same search functionality can be accessed while performing any task. In fact, with a keyboard connected, simply holding the command key will show the user any available commands in a given application.

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The iPhone has a specific ' Find On Page ' function that searches for keywords on Safari webpages. This can be accessed in a few different ways. First, entering a desired term into the Safari search bar on iOS will prompt the user with two options: they can search, providing results from all over the web or they can view the results on the page. Choosing the latter will show the user each time the text appears on the webpage they had previously loaded. The other method is accessed through the Safari menu buttons. Clicking on the share button — the small box with an arrow pointing upward — will offer a menu with the option to ' Find On Page .' On iPads, the process is even more familiar when a keyboard is connected: the same command F function on macOS works on iPadOS.

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The process for searching a document or web page isn't the same across all apps. In the Apple Notes app, which has received a ton of significant improvements in the last few releases of iOS and iPadOS, searching for keywords is under a different menu. The button to trigger the menu is a circle with three dots inside, and opening the menu will prompt the user with a slew of selections, including ' Find in Note .' Selecting this options will provide the ability to search for specific keywords, just like on Safari. However, the Notes app does support searching handwritten text, a huge plus for avid Apple Pencil users.

For other documents, including PDFs and word-processing documents, the process is consistent. Any file, whether it be accessed in the Files app or in a secondary app, like Messages, can be searched in the same manner. Tapping on the document will reveal a few toggles, one being a magnifying glass icon. Selecting this icon will open up a search bar, allowing the user to search for keywords in any document, both text and handwritten entries. While the methods used to search for text does vary across iPhone and iPad, and across apps, iOS definitely has a robust 'control and command F' option commonly found on Windows and Macs.

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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 .

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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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How To : Search Real-World Text for Words & Phrases Using Your iPhone

Safari has a convenient "Find" feature to search for specific words and phrases in a webpage, and Apple Books has a similar feature for e-books and PDFs. But those do nothing for you when searching text in the real world. Hardcover and paperback books are still very much a thing, as well as paper-based documents, and finding what you need is as simple as pointing your iPhone's camera at the page.

Imagine you're scanning through a lengthy paper document for a specific word or trying to locate a specific reference on one of the pages in a huge textbook. Sometimes the index can help if one is available, but otherwise, you need to speed read to find what you're looking for. All that ends now though.

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Thanks to developer Omer Faruk Ozturk , we have an iOS app that can instantly scan for any word or phrase on a page in the flesh-and-blood world. All you have to do is point your camera at the document and use the app's built-in Ctrl-F (or Command-F for Mac users) feature to spot exactly what's needed.

Step 1: Install SearchCam

Ozturk's app, SearchCam, is available for free in the iOS App Store. Either look for it in the App Store on your iPhone or jump right to it with the link below. In order to install it, you'll need to be running iOS 11 or later. And the app works with and without any data connections since there's no interaction to and from any server.

App Store Link: SearchCam: Ctrl+F for life (free)

How to Search Real-World Text for Words & Phrases Using Your iPhone

SearchCam's user interface isn't the prettiest since it's marred by an advertisement banner on the bottom and hasn't been updated to be optimized with newer screen ratios of the iPhone X and newer. But it's simple and intuitive for even the most novice smartphone users.

Step 2: Search Real-World Documents

Open the SearchCam app, grant it access to your camera, then type in the word or phrase you're looking for in the "Search" box. Next, all you have to do is point your iPhone's camera at the book, document, pamphlet, magazine, bill, or whatever else it is you want to scan for text.

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Since the SearchCam app is basically a real-time OCR (optical character recognition) tool with an augmented reality inclination, where it's live-reading a moving image, it works right away.

Instantly, you'll notice a number of yellow boxes overlayed on the screen around the text you typed in, along with red indicator arrows underneath. These are your found items. If there are no matches to your query, nothing will appear on the screen.

Step 3: Improve the Search Results

The app has two buttons on the top right for a flash and image search. The flash (left screenshot below) uses the iPhone's rear True Tone flash to light up a document. This helps in dimly lit rooms, which is necessary because SearchCam requires sufficient light to commence its search.

With image search, you can go through any of the images in your Photos app that contain words, even PDFs (right screenshot below). So if you take a picture first using any camera app, you won't have to worry about the words moving around on the screen like in real-time scanning.

SearchCam works great with colored text, colored backgrounds, legible handwriting, and even tiny text, which I found to be the most useful. However, the text surface should be relatively flat in order for the tool to work at an optimal level.

One feature that's not mentioned on SearchCam's App Store page is that it works for other languages, including French, Spanish, and German (although I'm not quite sure how expansive it is). The app could use several more features to bolster its usability such as an export as PDF button, a searchable index of every word on the screen, and a built-in camera option for taking photos within the app.

Overall, students using books as references for essays and senior citizens or anybody unfortunate enough to have poor eyesight stand to benefit from SearchCam. Note that there used to be an Android app that performed a similar service, but it has since shut down for unknown reasons.

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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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How to find a specific word inside webpages in Safari for iPhone and iPad

Since the release of iOS 7, Safari for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad has ditched its dedicated search field in favor of a unified URL/search bar at the top, not unlike Google’s Chrome. But did you know that this field also lets you easily find all occurrences of a specific word or a phrase within any webpage?

I use this feature on a daily basis to jump to specific pieces of information within long articles without having to read them in their entirety.

In this post, I’ll show you how searching inside webpages works in Safari for iOS.

How to search text in Safari for iOS

Step 1: Launch Safari on your iOS device.

Step 2: Navigate to a webpage.

Step 3: Tap Safari’s address field at the top and enter the word or phrase to search for within the current webpage. Don’t press Enter on the keyboard.

Step 4: In the pop-up menu below the search field, scroll down and tap the Find field right below the On This Page heading. Safari will highlight the first occurrence of the word or phrase, as shown on the screenshot.

Tap the down button to find other instances.

You can also find a specific word or phrase on the current page, by choosing the Find on Page option in Safari’s Share menu.

A search field pops up.

Now enter the word or phrase and Safari will automatically highlight the first occurrence in yellow. Tap the down button to find other instances.

Tip: If you’re going to be using this option frequently, it might be a good idea to position it as one of the first options you see in the Share menu. Just choose the More icon in the Share menu and drag the Find on Page option to the top of the list.

You can also rearrange Share menu icons by tapping and holding an icon, and then dragging it to a new position within the menu.

Did you like this trick? If so, check out our Safari how-to archive .

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How to Do a Word Search on Webpages with iPhone and iPad

If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, odds are that you use mobile Safari to do all of your web browsing. But buried underneath all all of the more overt browsing options is a hidden way to search an individual webpage for a specific word or phrase.

Here’s how you can find it and use it to your heart’s content.

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Let’s say I hop on over to NBA.com and want to quickly scan the page for any stories involving, say, Kevin Durant. Instead of tediously scrolling through the entire webpage and hoping to spot a story of interest, iOS provides a clever way to do all of the heavy lifting for you.

To get started, simply apply a single tap to the URL bar, highlighted below.

Once the URL bar becomes highlighted, you can begin typing in your search phrase which, in this case, is “Durant.”

Next, you’re presented with what appears to be a standard Safari search results page. Clearly these are of no help.

But here’s where things get cool.

Simply scroll further down on the page and you’re soon presented with a previously hidden category which lists out all of the instances in which “Durant” is found on the webpage in question.

Boom. There it is.

Following that, simply tap on “durant” and you’re whisked back to the NBA.com homepage and all of the instances of “Durant” on the open page will be highlighted in yellow. What’s more, iOS makes it easy to navigate between each instance of the word simply by tapping the arrow keys on the lower left hand side of the display.

For a feature that’s as useful and widely used as in-page search, one would think that Apple would advertise this functionality just a little bit more. Either way, this handy tip should help save some time you might otherwise spend searching and slogging through a massive webpage with tiny text.

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Fix: iPhone Lagging and Freezing iOS 17/17.5.1

iOS updates bring in new features, enhance the security of the iPhone, and also optimize it to perform better. Sadly, multiple users have reported that ever since they updated to iOS 17.5.1, their iPhones have been lagging. Moreover, there are constant frame drops while scrolling, keyboard freezing when typing and even the browsing experience on Safari has deteriorated. If you’re facing similar problems, here are ten fixes to try.

How To Fix iPhone Lagging and Freezing After iOS 17.5.1 Update

1. change keyboard settings.

With iOS 17, Apple updated the Auto-Correction feature with a transformer language model which also improves the Predictive Text feature. The keyboard has inline predictive text recommendations too. While this is a step in the right direction, it consumes a huge chunk of resources, especially if you have an older iPhone.

Therefore, we suggest disabling the Auto-Correction and Predictive Text feature on your iPhone as it might help fix your iPhone lagging. Especially because other users have reported that doing so helps resolve the issue.

Time needed: 2 minutes

Steps to disable Auto-Correction and Predictive Text in Keyboard settings.

Disable Autocorrect and Predictive Text in Keyboard Settings

2. Remove Dictionary and Add It Back

The Dictionary feature helps you “Look Up” the meaning of words on your iPhone. You can add dictionaries of several different languages. But for some reason, these dictionaries might be the reason your iPhone is lagging.

Yes, it does not make a lot of sense, but a user on the Apple Discussion Community has reported that removing all the dictionaries and then adding back only the ones you use helps fix iPhone lagging issues. Therefore, we suggest you do the same.

Open Settings on your iPhone and head to General .
Tap the Dictionary option.

Restart your iPhone. If you’re unaware of the steps to do so, ask Siri to restart your iPhone .
After your iPhone restarts, head back to Settings > General > Dictionary .

3. Disable Siri Contact Suggestions

Since Siri won’t be actively analyzing your contacts for suggestions, you’ll free up some processing power.

Open Settings on your iPhone and head to the Contacts option.
Tap the Siri & Search option.
On the next screen, disable the Learn from this App toggle.
Disable the Show Contact Suggestions toggle too.

4. Change Your Wallpaper

Although Apple removed Live Wallpapers on iOS 16, you can still set various still images as your background. Unfortunately, those with too many elements (e.g., Weather & Astronomy, Live Photos, and Kaleidoscope) can cause some lagging. It’s best to opt for simpler options.

Go to Settings > Wallpaper .

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5. Clear Safari History and Data

If Safari is lagging, freezing, or crashing on your iPhone running on iOS 17.5.1, the first thing you must do is to clear Safari’s History and Website Data.

Open Settings on your iPhone and navigate to Safari .
Scroll down and tap the Clear History and Website Data button.
Select the All History option from the Clear Timeframe menu.
You can also enable the Close All Tabs toggle. It won’t delete any tabs that are in a Tab Group.
Finally, tap the Clear History button.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap the Advanced button.
Tap the Website Data button.
On the Website Data page, tap the Remove All Website Data button.
Tap the Remove Now button to confirm your selection.

If the aforementioned steps don’t fix the freezing issues on your iPhone, please refer to our detailed guide on how to fix Safari Freezing on your iPhone .

6. Clear Background Apps

Apps running in the background can also be the reason why your iPhone is lagging. Please clear all the background apps and it might free up the RAM and fix lagging issues.

For iPhone with Face ID: Swipe up and hold on to the Home Screen . For iPhone with Touch ID: Double tap the Home Button .
Swipe up on all the app s in the Recent Apps tray.

7. Force Restart iPhone

Temporary bugs and glitches in the software, apps, or services can also cause the iPhone to lag. Force restarting your iPhone can help get rid of these bugs and fix the lagging issues.

Steps to Force Restart iPhone (iPhone 8, iPhone SE 2nd Gen and above)

Press and release the volume up button .
Press and release the volume down button .
Next, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
As soon as you see the Apple logo, release the Side button . Please do not release the Side button before the Apple logo appears on the screen.

Steps to Force Restart iPhone to Fix iPhone Lagging After iOS 17 Update

Steps to Force Restart iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus

Press and hold the Volume down and Side buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons once the Apple logo appears.

Steps to Force Restart iPhone 6s or below

Press and hold the Side and Home buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons once the Apple logo appears.

8. Update All Apps

Outdated apps on your iPhone might be causing some lagging.

Open the App Store on your iPhone.
Tap on your Profile at the top right corner.
Scroll down to the Available Updates section and tap the Update All button.

9. Check Storage Space

Most of us are aware that iPhones tend to lag when running extremely low on storage space. If you haven’t already, please check the free storage space on your iPhone. If it is low, we suggest uninstalling apps or unused media files to free up storage space as it might help fix the lag or stutters on your iPhone.

Open Settings on your iPhone and head to the General option.

The next screen will display the amount of occupied and total storage space on your iPhone. You can delete apps that you don’t use often to free up storage space on your iPhone.
Tap on any app you want to delete.

Also, in case your iPhone displays a “Recommendations” option, tap on it and follow the recommended actions to free up storage space. The quickest way to empty storage space is to use a maintenance tool. One of the most popular apps is the Intego Washing Machine because it fully declutters your iPhone and increases its health significantly.

10. Factory Reset iPhone

If none of the aforementioned methods help resolve the issue, the last option you’re left with is to factory reset your iPhone. Please refer to our guide on How to Factory Reset Your iPhone for detailed instructions.

We hope this guide helps fix your iPhone lagging after the iOS 17.5.1 update. If you have any doubts, please let us know in the comments below.

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Quickly view HTML for webpages in Safari, and even tweak them! Achoo allows you to easily view the HTML for the webpage you're viewing in Safari. It shows the HTML (as well as any inline CSS and JavaScript) with beautiful and fast syntax highlighting. You can share the HTML you're viewing, allowing you to easily inspect it on an external device of your choosing, or send it to a friend, or simply copy it to your clipboard. You can edit the font if you'd like it smaller to display more information, or larger if you'd like to be able to make things out more clearly. You can also choose to edit the contents of the webpage, allowing you to make modifications and preview how they look. Changes are not permanent, simply refresh the page in Safari to return the page to its original state after you're finished previewing your changes. (Note: you're not editing the HTML directly, rather it's a visual editor of the contents of the page) As a bonus, it includes a variety of alternate home screen icons so you can customize the app to your liking beautifully.

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This does exactly what I need it to do. It fast and easy to learn. One thing I think everyone could benefit from is being able to edit a photo as well. Being able to replace an image with another and continue editing the webpage would make this app even better! Overall I will be a lifetime user for sure.

The lack of word wrap may be a dealbreaker

Overall, this Safari extension ostensibly does what it says on the tin. But there are three downsides that should probably be aware of, which I’ve listed below in order from least bad to most bad: 1. It isn’t great that this extension doesn’t let you configure whether to show in light mode or dark mode—it only ever follows the system setting. 2. Unless I’ve missed it somewhere, it doesn’t seem possible to be able to trigger this extension from share sheets. Now, you might be wondering why you’d ever need to do that since this extensions available through Safari‘s extensions dropdown—but if you might ever be looking at a webpage within a Safari webview (such as a webpage that you’re looking at within the Twitter app), then you know that there’s no access to the Safari’s extensions dropdown within those sorts of webviews. 3. There’s no way to enable word wrap. Which might be kind of a dealbreaker since so many sites are procedurally generated these days. So for all but the most straightforward use cases, this downside may well be a dealbreaker. All that being said, this app has good bones and good promise. And if the developer might be able to resolve some of these downsides, it could easily become a five-star app.

Disappointingly few features

This extension does exactly what the description says, and nothing more. Inline HTML, CSS, JS only. Copy edits can only be made on-page, in a WYSIWYG-type editor. HTML, CSS, JS edits are not allowed, though they are implied in the description. This is not a replacement for the dev options that we expect on all modern desktop browsers. I hope that one day we have an ipad extension (or native tools) allowing this functionality without connecting iPad to a desktop computer. For now, this is not the solution I'm working for. Take the description at it's word and don't hope for any more, even standard, features.

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How many tabs are open on your mobile browser right now? Go ahead, check -- you might be surprised by what you find.

Americans spend over five hours a day on their smartphones. That's over five hours of your phone potentially accessing, retrieving, and saving cache and cookies, which can negatively impact your iPhone's storage space .

What is cache?

Cache is the temporary storage of some data, like parts of a website from the last time you visited it, for example. Browser cache is content from a website that is stored on your phone during a browser session to help the browser execute faster the next time you visit that page.

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Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance, however, since it takes up storage space on your device, so it's good to clear it out regularly. In this article, we mainly focus on clearing web browser cache on an iPhone, but you should know that other types of cache include mobile app cache and CPU cache.

How to clear cache on iPhone

What you'll need: Everything you need to clear your browser cache is within the iPhone's settings app or the Safari app, so grab your iPhone to get started.

Keep in mind that clearing the cache can clear private data, which can close all open tabs in Safari. This is also likely to log you out of all your websites, prompting you to sign in again the next time you open them.

How do I clear the cache from Chrome on iPhone?

If Google Chrome is your preferred browser, it may have a substantial amount of data stored on your device, which could also slow down performance.

To clear the cache in Chrome, open the Google Chrome app and follow these steps:

Tap Settings .
Go to Privacy and Security .
Select Clear Browsing Data .
Select the time from which to delete the data (if you want to delete all your browsing history, choose All Time ).
Go through the items you'd like to delete, like your Browsing History, Cookies and Site Data, Cached Images and Files, Saved Passwords , and Autofill Data.
Confirm by tapping Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Done when you've deleted the Chrome cache.

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Clearing the browsing and cache data in Google Chrome doesn't close all open tabs, but it will refresh each tab and log you out of websites. Once you tap on one of the tabs you want to access, you'll have to log back in.

How can I browse on Safari without history?

If you're learning how to clear cache on an iPhone, you may also be wondering if there's a way to use Safari without saving any browsing history. You can turn on Private Browsing by following these steps:

Open Safari .
Tap on Tabs .
Choose Private .

You can also enable private browsing by going to your iPhone Settings, finding Safari, and toggling on the private option.

How do I clear my app cache on my iPhone?

To clear the app cache from your iPhone Settings app, you can either delete the app and reinstall it, offload it, or try to clear the cache from within the app. Unfortunately, iOS apps don't have consistent settings across the board that would allow you to clear the cache of every app.

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Apps like TikTok and CapCut, for example, have options to Clear Cache within their respective settings. Amazon lets users delete their browsing history, while the Reddit app can clear local history. It all depends on what the app's settings let you do.

Is "clear cache" the same as offloading?

Not exactly, though app offloading can help if your phone is slowed down by low storage. To offload an app means to uninstall an app without deleting any documents or data associated with it.

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To offload an app, go to Settings , then General , choose iPhone Storage and select the app to offload, then tap Offload App . If you ever download it again, you'll pick up where you left off for that app.

Are cookies and cache the same thing?

Cookies and cache are not the same. Cookies are data files that websites send to your phone, including things like saved passwords to keep you logged into an account or even the website preferences from the previous time you visited.

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Though they do sound harmless, cookies can also track how you browse the internet. They monitor patterns in your browsing and search history, even seeing what you clicked on or what your mouse hovered over. Ever made an innocuous search on Amazon only to find ads for it on all the apps you use? Cookies likely made that possible.

Can I block cookies on my iPhone?

While you can block cookies on Safari, the ranks are divided on whether you should. Blocking cookies entirely means that websites won't be able to get information from you, but it also means that some websites may not even work correctly on your browser. A lot of users actually enjoy a more personalized browsing experience, so cookies are a good thing for them.

If you'd like to block cookies in Safari, follow these steps:

Go to Settings and select Safari .
Tap on the toggle next to Block All Cookies .

There are also third-party extensions that help you block cookies and trackers in Google Chrome, like Ghostery and Disconnect .

How do I check iPhone storage?

On an iPhone, Settings can show you what's taking up most of your media storage, like photos, videos, and music. You can also see what each particular app's storage consumption is, which includes temporary data. To view the details of your iPhone's storage space, follow these steps:

Go to the iPhone Settings .
Tap on General .
Select iPhone Storage .
Scroll through to find the app you're looking for.
Tap on the app to view storage status and options.

Unfortunately, you can't clear your iPhone cache for third-party apps by going into your Settings app, but this gives you a visual of your iPhone's storage and the option to delete or offload apps.

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When you look at your device's storage space, you'll probably see recommended steps you can take to optimize your iPhone's storage, like offloading unused apps.

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Exclusive: iOS 18 to Add Text Effects to iMessage

Apple plans to add a new text effects feature to the Messages app on iOS 18, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

Our hope is that Apple will also add bold, italics, and underline formatting options alongside the text effects, but we have not confirmed that possibility.

In addition to the text effects and RCS support, the Messages app on iOS 18 will reportedly gain an AI-powered autocompletion tool .

As a refresher, RCS support will provide an improved messaging experience between iPhones and Android devices compared to the current SMS standard. Just like iMessage, RCS features higher-resolution photos and videos, audio messages, typing indicators, read receipts, the ability to send messages over a Wi-Fi network, and better functionality for group chats.

iOS 18 is set to be unveiled during the WWDC keynote on June 10 , and the first beta should be made available to members of the Apple Developer Program immediately after the presentation. The first public beta of iOS 18 will likely follow in July, and the update should be widely released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September.

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Idc about the animations or whatever but the fact that in the year of Our Lord 2024 I still can't do basic manipulations on the text in my messages such as bold , italic , and underline when such an ability has existed throughout nearly the entire history of GUI-based computing for many decades now, is ridiculous.