# Javadoc Index Search Window

The Javadoc Index Search window enables you to search for and view Javadoc in the IDE.

The Javadoc Index Search window contains the following elements:

Element | Description
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Toolbar | Type a string in the text field and click Find to search the Javadoc index. The search is case sensitive.
Search Results | Displays a list of Javadoc that match the search string. Use the buttons in the toolbar to sort the results by name, package or type. Select an entry to view the Javadoc in the HTML Viewer. Double-click an entry to open the Javadoc in your browser.
HTML Viewer | Displays the Javadoc page for the selected search result. Click the Toggle button in the toolbar to display or hide the HTML Viewer.

The following icons are used in the toolbar of the Javadoc Index Search window:

Element | Description
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| Show the Javadoc source on your local file system
| Sort Javadoc by name
| Sort Javadoc by packages
| Sort Javadoc by type
| Toggle the HTML display of the Javadoc

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