The Edit menu contains a Mini-Search sub-menu that enumerates the available keyboard-driven search options. These are normally initiated with the keyboard command sequences shown in the menu and can be controlled entirely by using the keyboard. All interaction with the mini-search manager occurs using data entry areas displayed on demand at the bottom of the IDE window.

The implementation of the mini-search manager is very close to the most commonly used search and replace features found in Emacs, but it is available whether or not the Emacs editor personality is being used.

The following search and replace features are available in this facility: