• Dec 30, 2025

Master Text Searching in SwiftUI: Exploring .findNavigator()

  • DevTechie

Searching for specific keywords within a long document is a staple feature in modern productivity apps. With the introduction of the .findNavigator(isPresented:) modifier, SwiftUI has made it incredibly simple to integrate a native "Find and Replace" interface directly into your views.

The .findNavigator() modifier allows developers to toggle a standard search bar (the "Find Navigator") that sits at the top of a text-based view. It handles the heavy lifting of highlighting matches, providing navigation arrows (next/previous), and even managing the "replace" functionality—all while adhering to Apple’s native design language.