# searchString

> Search string state that can be used in the TreeView to filter the tree data when creating the TreeViewItems.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.IMGUI.Controls](/engine/6000.3/script-reference/unityeditor/imgui/controls.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor

```csharp
public string searchString { get; set; }
```