# search method

Information noteSTABLE.   
  
This API is reliable and breaking changes are unlikely.

backendApi.search(term)

Searches for a term in a list object. Results in an updated layout, containing only matching records.

## Version history

Version history

| Version state | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Introduced | 1.0 |

## Parameters

### term

Type: String

Term to search for.

## Example

```
this.backendApi.search("A");
```