Search function in interactive PDF

Hi
I am developping an interactive PDF and I would like to embed a search function (not the Ctrl+F option, an actual search button on each page, like on a website).
Is that possible? I am curently working in InDesign CS6
Thanks
Andrei

Probably not possible without some scripting.
Check out the Acrobat Forums.
It won't be possible from InDesign.

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