---
title: dontSearch
card_id: 70576
---

# dontSearch

```
set [the] dontSearch of [ph:field] ¬
     to [ph:trueOrFalse]
set [the] dontSearch of [ph:card] ¬
     to [ph:trueOrFalse]
set [the] dontSearch of [ph:bkgnd] ¬
     to [ph:trueOrFalse]
```

The `dontSearch` property returns or sets whether HyperCard’s `find` command will look for matches in a field, card, or background. It corresponds to the Don’t Search check box in the Field Info, Card Info, and Background Info dialog boxes.

## Examples

```
set the dontSearch of bkgnd field 1 to true

set the dontSearch of this card to false

set the dontSearch of bkgnd "Index" to true
```

## Related Topics

* [find](/HyperTalkReference/commands/find)