# Node-RED Editor Palette

The Palette is the left sidebar that contains all available nodes, including core nodes and third-party nodes that are installed.

## Search Bar

![Image showing Node-RED Palette Search bar](/docs/node-red/getting-started/editor/images/node-red-palette-search.png)

Located at the top of the Palette, the search bar allows you to quickly find nodes by their name.

## Node Categories

![Image showing Node-RED Palette Node Categories](/docs/node-red/getting-started/editor/images/node-red-palette-category.png)

The palette is divided into several categories, each containing collections of nodes. When you install a third-party node, it may create a new category. Subflows are categorized under "Subflows".

You can collapse or expand categories by clicking on the specific category.

## Collapse All Categories

![Image showing Node-RED Palette collapse and expand button](/docs/node-red/getting-started/editor/images/node-red-palette-collapse-expand.png)

At the bottom of the palette, you'll find two arrow icons. Clicking on the first up arrow icon will collapse all categories.

## Expand All Categories

Clicking on the down arrow icon will expand all categories back as default.

## Toggle Palette

![Image showing Node-RED Palette toggle palette button](/docs/node-red/getting-started/editor/images/node-red-palette-toggle.png)

Clicking this button hides the palette sidebar. To show it again, click on the button once more.