## Choose the right tool

* Use Inspector gadgets to examine the selected object, its hierarchy,
  properties, relationships, geometry, and other layout information. Gadgets
  are read-only.
* Use Search to find text and related layout content. Searching is read-only.
  See [Search a Visual Components layout](https://inspector.4111778.xyz/docs/workflows/search-layout/) for
  result handoff actions and search coverage settings.
* Use [Search & Replace](https://inspector.4111778.xyz/docs/workflows/search-and-replace/) when you intend to
  update matching text. Review the proposed replacements and choose the
  changes to apply.
* Use [Notes](https://inspector.4111778.xyz/docs/workflows/use-notes-and-references/) to keep session
  observations and object references. A reference to an invalidated runtime
  object can remain visible while its object actions become unavailable.

Keep the distinction clear during an investigation: Search, gadgets, Go To,
and reference selection observe or navigate the current session; applying or
undoing a Search & Replace operation changes supported text values.