# Using the Externalize Strings Wizard

To open the Externalize Strings wizard, do one of the following:

- Find strings to externalize (using the Find Strings To Externalize function), select an entry in the resulting dialog and press the Externalize button or
- Select the compilation unit in which you want to externalize strings and selecting Source > Externalize Strings from the menu bar.

Note: Externalizing strings is undoable (with the same restrictions as for refactorings). Use Refactor > Undo from the menu bar to undo externalizing strings.

String Externalization

Externalizing Strings
Undoing a refactoring operation
Redoing a refactoring operation
Key/value page
Property file page

Externalize Strings wizard