---
title: searchDescription
framework: Notification Center
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [macOS 10.10+]
path: notificationcenter/ncwidgetsearchviewcontroller/searchdescription
---

# searchDescription

A localized description of the nature of the search.

## Declaration

```swift
var searchDescription: String? { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The search description is displayed above the search field. If appropriate, the search display controller can change the description to reflect the current status of the search. The default value of this property is “Search”.

## See Also

### Displaying the Search Interface

- [searchResultsPlaceholderString](notificationcenter/ncwidgetsearchviewcontroller/searchresultsplaceholderstring.md)