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diff --git a/src/doc/rustdoc/src/how-to-read-rustdoc.md b/src/doc/rustdoc/src/how-to-read-rustdoc.md index 28a004a9253..2957916d56c 100644 --- a/src/doc/rustdoc/src/how-to-read-rustdoc.md +++ b/src/doc/rustdoc/src/how-to-read-rustdoc.md @@ -80,13 +80,20 @@ functions, and "In Return Types" shows matches in the return types of functions. Both are very useful when looking for a function whose name you can't quite bring to mind when you know the type you have or want. -When typing in the search bar, you can prefix your search term with a type -followed by a colon (such as `mod:`) to restrict the results to just that -kind of item. (The available items are listed in the help popup.) - -Searching for `println!` will search for a macro named `println`, just like +Names in the search interface can be prefixed with an item type followed by a +colon (such as `mod:`) to restrict the results to just that kind of item. Also, +searching for `println!` will search for a macro named `println`, just like searching for `macro:println` does. +Function signature searches can query generics, wrapped in angle brackets, and +traits are normalized like types in the search engine. For example, a function +with the signature `fn my_function<I: Iterator<Item=u32>>(input: I) -> usize` +can be matched with the following queries: + +* `Iterator<u32> -> usize` +* `trait:Iterator<primitive:u32> -> primitive:usize` +* `Iterator -> usize` + ### Changing displayed theme You can change the displayed theme by opening the settings menu (the gear |