# 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 > Externalize Strings...
- 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

### Related concepts

String externalization

### Related tasks

Finding unused and incorrectly used keys in property files

### Related references

Externalize strings wizard Source menu