Built-in Browser

JEditor includes an embedded web browser, allowing you to browse documentation, search the web, and view web content — all without leaving the editor.

Navigation

The browser provides a full navigation toolbar:

• URL / Search bar — Enter a URL or search query directly

• Back / Forward — Navigate through browsing history

• Reload — Refresh the current page

• Stop — Cancel loading the current page

Search

In-page search:

• Press Ctrl+F to open the in-page text search

• Find text within the current web page

Web search:

• Type a search query (not a URL) in the address bar

• JEditor will search using the configured search engine (Google by default)

Browser Tabs

You can open multiple browser instances:

• Tab menu — Add a new browser tab (WEB Tab)

• Dock menu — Open a browser as a dockable panel

• Stack Overflow tab — Dedicated tab that opens Stack Overflow directly

Download Tracking

The browser includes a download tracking window that shows the progress of file downloads.

Features

• Full web browsing capabilities

• JavaScript support (via WebKit/WebEngine)

• Link navigation and click handling

• Integrates with the editor’s tab and dock system

• Customizable search engine prefix