# Outline view

This view displays an outline of a structured file that is currently open in the editor area, and lists structural elements. The contents of the outline view are editor-specific. In the example below, which is for a Java source file, the structural elements are classes, variables, and methods. The contents of the toolbar are also editor-specific.

To add the Outline view to the current perspective, click Window > Show View > Other... > General > Outline.