## GtkSearchEntry

GtkSearchEntry — An entry which shows a search icon

## Synopsis

    #include <gtk/gtk.h>

    struct              GtkSearchEntry;
    GtkWidget *         gtk_search_entry_new                (void);

## Object Hierarchy

      GObject
       +----GInitiallyUnowned
             +----GtkWidget
                   +----GtkEntry
                         +----GtkSearchEntry

## Implemented Interfaces

GtkSearchEntry implements AtkImplementorIface, GtkBuildable, GtkEditable and GtkCellEditable.

## Description

GtkSearchEntry is a subclass of GtkEntry that has been tailored for use as a search entry.

It will show an inactive symbolic "find" icon when the search entry is empty, and a symbolic "clear" icon when there is text. Clicking on the "clear" icon will empty the search entry.

Note that the search/clear icon is shown using a secondary icon, and thus does not work if you are using the secondary icon position for some other purpose.

## Details

### struct GtkSearchEntry

    struct GtkSearchEntry;

### gtk_search_entry_new ()

    GtkWidget *         gtk_search_entry_new                (void);

Creates a GtkSearchEntry, with a find icon when the search field is empty, and a clear icon when it isn't.

Returns : | a new GtkSearchEntry

Since 3.6