Non-standard
This feature is non-standard and is not on a standards track. Do not use it on production sites facing the Web: it will not work for every user. There may also be large incompatibilities between implementations and the behavior may change in the future.
The findNext() method of the HTMLIFrameElement highlights the next or previous instance of a search result after a findAll() search has been carried out.
Invoking this method results in a mozbrowserfindchange event firing, which carries details about the search results.
Note: Use of the Browser API requires a privileged app, and browser and/or embed-apps permissions, depending on what you want to do. See Using the Browser API for more details.
Syntax
instanceOfHTMLIframeElement.findNext(direction);
Return value
Void.
Parameters
- direction
- A string indicating the direction in which you want to cycle through the available search results. Available values are
forwardandbackward.
Example
The following functions are taken from our Browser API demo, and cycle through the available search results. See Implementing the search bar for more explanation.
prev.addEventListener('touchend',function() {
browser.findNext('backward');
});
next.addEventListener('touchend',function() {
browser.findNext('forward');
});
Specification
Not part of any specification.
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | 47 (47)[1] | No support | No support | No support |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support |
[1] Supported in chrome code only.