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Search for websites using Safari on iPad

In the Safari app , enter a URL or a search term to find websites or specific information.

A webpage with the words “earthquakes game score” typed into the search field. The game score is at the top of the results. Below that are other Google Search suggestions.

Search the web

Enter a search term, phrase, or URL in the search field.
Tap a search suggestion, or tap Go on the keyboard.

If you don’t want to see suggested search terms, go to Settings > Safari, then turn off Search Engine Suggestions (below Search).

See your favorite websites while you search

Have your favorites appear as suggestions when you enter an address, search, or create a new tab.

Go to Settings > Safari, then tap Favorites.

If you have multiple folders in your favorites, you can select the one you want to appear in Safari search suggestions.

Search a webpage

You can find a specific word or phrase on a webpage.

Tap , then tap Find on Page.
Enter the word or phrase in the search field.
Tap to find other instances.

Choose a search engine

Go to Settings > Safari > Search Engine.

Search for objects in your photos

With Visual Look Up, you can identify and learn about popular landmarks, plants, pets, and more that appear in your photos and videos. See Use Visual Look Up to identify objects in your photos and videos on iPad.

A photo is open in the Photos app. At the top of the screen, the Info button displays an icon indicating that Visual Look Up information is available. The button is selected and the Visual Look Up results appear on the screen.

See alsoBrowse the web Bookmark favorite websites

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