How do I add a search bar to my header?

Question

I need to add a functioning search bar to my header. I have read through the forums but am unsure what code I need to put where. For instance, where do I put the css code versus where do I put the html code. Any direction would be much appreciated.

Answer 1

Just add to your theme this code:

<?php get_search_form(); ?>

This code will echoing search form so place it everywhere where you want to have the search form.

Further you need to have search.php file in your theme which will show the search results. You can use ordinary WP loop in the file.