---
title: sendsSearchStringImmediately
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nssearchfieldcell/sendssearchstringimmediately
---

# sendsSearchStringImmediately

A Boolean value indicating whether the cell calls its action method immediately when an appropriate action occurs.

## Declaration

```swift
var sendsSearchStringImmediately: Bool { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion When the value of this property is true, the cell calls its action method immediately upon notification of any changes to the search field. When the value is false, the cell pauses briefly after receiving a notification and then calls its action method. Pausing gives the user an opportunity to type more text into the search field and minimize the number of searches that are performed.

## See Also

### Managing search modes

- [sendsWholeSearchString](appkit/nssearchfieldcell/sendswholesearchstring.md)