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# TaoGetLineSearch
Gets the line search used by the optimization solver. 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petsctao.h" 
PetscErrorCode TaoGetLineSearch(Tao tao, TaoLineSearch *ls)
```
Not Collective


## Input Parameter

- ***tao -*** the `Tao` solver



## Output Parameter

- ***ls -*** the line search used in the optimization solver





## See Also
 [](ch_tao), `Tao`, `TaoLineSearch`, `TaoLineSearchType`

## Level
intermediate

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/tao/interface/taosolver.c.html#TaoGetLineSearch">src/tao/interface/taosolver.c</A>


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