NavigateAndFind Method

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NavigateAndFind Method

Opens a Web page, and highlights a specific string.

Syntax

window.external.NavigateAndFind(sLocation, sQuery, sTargetFrame)

Parameters

sLocation Required. String that specifies the URL of a Web page.

sQuery Required. String that specifies the text to highlight on the Web page specified by sLocation.

sTargetFrame Required. String that specifies the name of the target frame to query.

Return Value

No return value.

Remarks

The NavigateAndFind method requires a full qualified path, including a location prefix (http://, c:\, and so on).

The target frame argument might be empty.

This method is not supported in html applications.

Example

This example uses the NavigateAndFind method to search for a word or phrase on another page.

Sample Code
<HEAD>
<SCRIPT>
function fnNAF(){
   window.external.NavigateAndFind(
       "http://www.domain.ext/path/file.htm",
       oSearchText.options[oSearchText.selectedIndex].text,"");
}
</SCRIPT>
</HEAD>
<BODY>
<SELECT id=oSearchText onchange="fnNAF()">
<OPTION>Persnickety
<OPTION>Seattle rain
<OPTION;> ...
</SELECT>
</BODY>
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Applies To

[ Object Name ]

Platform Version

Win16:

Win32:

Mac:

Unix:

WinCE:

Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.

external

sLocation	Required. String that specifies the URL of a Web page.
sQuery	Required. String that specifies the text to highlight on the Web page specified by sLocation.
sTargetFrame	Required. String that specifies the name of the target frame to query.