Search
Search words and returns their quads.
Syntax
expression.Search(props);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiPage class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| props | Required | SearchProps | The search options. |
Returns
Quads[]
Example
Find and locate all instances of a word on a page in a PDF.
// How do I search for text on a page in a PDF?
// Look up a specific word and identify all matching locations in a PDF.
let doc = Api.GetDocument();
let page = doc.GetPage(0);
let quads = page.Search({text: "Lorem", matchCase: false, wholeWords: false});
let annot = Api.CreateHighlightAnnot(quads);
page.AddObject(annot);
console.log('We added a highlight annotations searched word');