How To Search For A Word On A Webpage Using iPhone?

Searching for specific words or phrases on a webpage using an iPhone is simple. Safari has a built-in function that allows you to find text on a page without scrolling manually.

Below are step-by-step instructions for different iOS versions, ensuring you can use this feature regardless of your software version.

Finding Text on a Webpage in iOS 15 and Later

Follow these steps to locate specific words or phrases on a webpage using Safari on iOS 15 and newer versions:

1. Open Safari and go to the webpage.
2. Tap the Share button (a square with an upward-facing arrow).
3. Scroll down in the menu and select Find on Page.
4. Enter the word or phrase in the search field.
5. If there are matches, they will be highlighted on the page.
6. Use the arrows to move through each occurrence.
7. Tap Done when finished.

Feature	iOS 15 and Later
Access method	Share button > Find on Page
Search	Arrows to move between results
Completion	Tap Done

Searching for Text in iOS 14 and iOS 13

If your iPhone runs iOS 14 or 13, follow these instructions:

1. Launch Safari and visit a webpage.
2. Tap the action button (box with an arrow pointing upward).
3. Swipe up and choose Find on Page.
4. Type the desired text in the search bar.
5. The first instance will be highlighted.
6. Use the arrow buttons to search through all occurrences.
7. Tap X to clear the search field or Done to exit.

Step	Action
Open Safari	Visit a webpage
Access search	Tap the action box, then Find on Page
Input text	Type in the search bar
Search	Use arrows to move through matches
Finish search	Tap Done

Searching for Text in iOS 9 – iOS 12

For iPhones running iOS 9 through iOS 12, follow these steps:

1. Open Safari and load a webpage.
2. Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen.
3. Swipe through the second row of options and tap Find on Page.
4. Enter the text in the search bar.
5. If found, the first instance will be highlighted.
6. Use the arrow keys to browse through each occurrence.
7. Tap X to remove the search term or Done to close the feature.

Searching for Words in iOS 7 and iOS 8

If using iOS 7 or 8, the steps differ slightly:

1. Open Safari and visit a webpage.
2. Tap the address bar at the top of the screen.
3. Enter the word or phrase you want to find.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the suggestions list.
5. Locate the On This Page section.
6. Tap Find to highlight results.
7. Use the arrow buttons to search through matches.
8. Tap Done when finished.

Searching for Text in iOS 4 – iOS 6

Older versions of iOS have a slightly different process:

1. Open Safari and load the webpage.
2. Tap the search bar at the top-right.
3. Enter your search term.
4. Look for the On This Page section in the results.
5. Tap it to highlight occurrences.
6. Use the Previous and Next buttons to search.
7. Tap Done when finished.

iOS Version	Search Method
iOS 15+	Share > Find on Page
iOS 14-13	Action box > Find on Page
iOS 9-12	Share > Find on Page
iOS 7-8	Address bar > On This Page
iOS 4-6	Search bar > On This Page

Searching in Google Chrome on iPhone

If you use Google Chrome instead of Safari, follow these steps:

1. Open Chrome and visit a webpage.
2. Tap the More button (three dots in the bottom right corner).
3. Select Find in Page.
4. Enter your search term.
5. Chrome will highlight all matches in yellow.
6. Use the up and down arrows to search through results.
7. Tap Done when finished.

Feature	Google Chrome on iPhone
Access method	More (three dots) > Find on Page
Highlighting	Matches are shown in yellow
Search	Up/down arrows
Completion	Tap Done

Summary

The ability to search for words or phrases on a webpage is essential for quickly locating information. Safari and Chrome offer simple built-in tools for this task across iOS versions.

Whether using the latest iOS or an older version, the method varies slightly but remains easy to use.

Following instructions based on your iPhone's software version allows you to find what you need without unnecessarily scrolling quickly.

Whether you're searching for text in Safari or Chrome, these steps ensure an efficient browsing experience.

Use the guide to locate words on any webpage and search through results effortlessly.