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- Swipe down from the middle of the Home screen. Tap the Search field, then enter what you're looking for. As you type, Search updates results in real time. To see more results, tap Show More or search directly in an app by tapping Search in App. Tap a search result to open it.
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- Choose which apps to include in Search
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- Turn off Location-Based Suggestions
- Search in apps
- Add a dictionary
On iPhone, you can search for apps and contacts, content in apps like Mail and Messages, and even text in your photos using Live Text. You can check stock and currency information, and find and open webpages, apps, and images in your photo library, across your system, and on the web.
When you search for an app, app shortcuts for your most likely next action appear within the Top Hit. (For example, a shortcut to the Favorites album appears when you search for Photos.)
1.Go to Settings > Siri & Search.
2.Scroll down, tap an app, then turn Show App in Search on or off.
1.Tap at the bottom of the Home Screen (on models with Face ID) or swipe down on the Home Screen or the Lock Screen.
2.Enter what you’re looking for in the search field.
3.Do any of the following:
•Initiate your search: Tap Search or Go.
•Open a suggested app: Tap the app.
•Take quick action: Start a timer, turn on a Focus, find the name of a song with Shazam, run any shortcut, and more. Search for an app’s name to see shortcuts available for the app, or create your own using the Shortcuts app.
1.Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.
2.Tap System Services, then turn off Suggestions & Search.
Many apps include a search field or a search button so you can find something within the app. For example, in the Maps app, you can search for a specific location.
1.In an app, tap the search field or .
If you don’t see a search field or button, swipe down from the top.
2.Type your search, then tap Search.
On iPhone, you can add dictionaries, which can be used in searches.
1.Go to Settings > General > Dictionary.
2.Select a dictionary.
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Sep 20, 2015 · Use Spotlight to search your email, messages, music, or practially anything else. It also searches apps installed on your device, so you can start typing an app's name and tap it to launch it without locating that app's icon somewhere on your homescreen.
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To search on iPhone, you need to access the Spotlight search feature. Here's a guide on how to use Spotlight Search on iPhone and how to customize your results.
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- Editor. Android And Streaming
- Two Ways to Launch Spotlight Search. iOS 16 added a new option to launch Spotlight Search. Previously, you could only swipe down on the home screen to bring up Spotlight, but now there's a little "Search" button directly above the dock.
- Start a Timer From Spotlight Search. You can quickly start a timer directly from the Spotlight search---no opening the Clock app required. Simply search for "Start Timer," select the suggestion, and then enter your time.
- Check Sports Scores From Spotlight Search. Spotlight can be used to keep tabs on your favorite sports teams. All you have to do is search for the team's name and select the result that labels the team.
- Look Up Text Message Conversations With Spotlight Search. If you have a lot of conversations on your phone, it can be difficult to remember where certain things were said.
Nov 2, 2021 · One of your iPhone's most useful features hides in plain sight on your Home screen. You might rarely open it or never use it, but Spotlight search is quite powerful and can save you a lot of time and taps. Let's explore what Spotlight on your iPhone or iPad lets you do so you can make full use of its utilities.
Oct 26, 2017 · While on the Home screen, place your finger lightly near the Center of the screen and pull down. If you pull from the very top of the screen, you'll get Notifications. Basically, from the center of the screen and below will give you Siri Search Suggestions when you pull down. How to use Siri Search Suggestions.
