# provider

> Unique name of the search column provider.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.Search](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unityeditor/search.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor

```csharp
public string provider { get; }
```

### Remarks

This name is also used to build a contextual menu when selecting the format for a search column.