How to know where a string in strings.xml is used

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As a user of Android Studio, I'd like to know where a string in strings.xml is used because I want to remove the strings which aren't in use.

Matter Cat · Accepted Answer · 2015-03-04 01:40:09Z

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rightclick Right click on a string in your strings.xml-> click "Find Usages" to see where it's used.

no usages

If it's not used anywhere then a little dialog will pop up in the corner saying so.

edited Mar 4, 2015 at 1:40

answered Mar 4, 2015 at 1:35

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ryo Over a year ago

Thank you for your answer! It is what I want to know.

Christian · Accepted Answer · 2015-10-11 11:24:39Z

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Easier way to find unused strings in Strings.xml is to launch an inspection code from top menu of Android Studio (Analyse/Inspect code) on whole project.

In the inspection window, go to "Android Lint/Unused ressources", there you will find all the unused strings.

It will avoid you to make "find Usages" for lot of strings !

edited Oct 11, 2015 at 11:24

answered Oct 11, 2015 at 11:18

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