Outline Panel: Functionality and Usage with Multi-Buffers

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# Outline Panel

In addition to the modal outline (`cmd-shift-o`), Zed offers an outline panel. The outline panel can be deployed via `cmd-shift-b` (`outline panel: toggle focus` via the command palette), or by clicking the `Outline Panel` button in the status bar.

When viewing a "singleton" buffer (i.e., a single file on a tab), the outline panel works similarly to that of the outline modal－it displays the outline of the current buffer's symbols, as reported by tree-sitter. Clicking on an entry allows you to jump to the associated section in the file. The outline view will also automatically scroll to the section associated with the current cursor position within the file.



## Usage with multibuffers

The outline panel truly excels when used with multi-buffers. Here are some examples of its versatility:

### Project Search Results

Get an overview of search results across your project.

Title: Outline Panel: Functionality and Usage with Multi-Buffers

Summary

Zed offers an outline panel that can be toggled via `cmd-shift-b` or the status bar. For single files, it mirrors the outline modal, displaying the file's symbols. The outline panel is especially useful with multi-buffers, providing an overview of search results across a project. Clicking entries navigates to the associated section.