Search for websites using Safari on iPad

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

Search the web

Enter a search term, phrase, or URL in the search field at the top of the page.
Tap a search suggestion, or tap Go on the keyboard to search for exactly what you typed.

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

Find websites you visited before

Safari search suggestions include your open tabs, bookmarks, and pages you recently visited. For example, if you search for “iPad,” the search suggestions under Switch to Tab include your open tabs related to “iPad.” Websites related to “iPad” that you bookmarked or recently visited appear under Bookmarks and History.

Search within websites

To search within a website, enter a website followed by a search term in the search field. For example, enter “wiki einstein” to search Wikipedia for “einstein.”

To turn this feature on or off, go to Settings > > Safari > Quick Website Search.

See your favorites when you enter an address, search, or create a new tab

Go to Settings > Safari > Favorites, then select the folder with the favorites you want to see.

Search the page

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

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.

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