# Finding strings to externalize

To find strings to externalize:

- In a Java view (e.g. Package Explorer), select a set of packages, source folders or projects.
- From the menu bar, select Source > Find Strings to Externalize
- A dialog comes up with a list of all compilation units that have some non-externalized strings
- In the dialog, you can double click on a listed compilation unit or press the Externalize button to open the Externalize Strings wizard

String Externalization

Externalizing Strings
Finding unused and incorrectly used keys in property files
Using the Externalize Strings wizard

Externalize Strings wizard
Source menu