This view displays an outline of a structured file that is currently open in the editor area, and lists such structural elements. The contents of the outline view are editor specific. In the example below, the structural elements are classes, variables, and methods. In addition, notice that there are java specific local toolbar contributions as well.
Here is an example of an Outline view for a file of type *.java:
The commands available on the Outline view's toolbar depend on the file's structure (file type).