You have seen how you can execute searches in JIRA. With the exception of using the issue key smart query, which will take you directly to the target issue, all other search results will be shown in the issue navigator.
The issue navigator is capable of more than letting you run searches and presenting you with the results; it also has other features which allow you to:
Display search results in different view options
Export search results into different formats
Select the columns you want to see for the issues in the results
Share your search results with other people
Create and manage filters
The issue navigator can display your search results in two different views. The default view is Detail View, where issues from results are listed on the left-hand side, and the currently selected issue's details are displayed on the right. This view allows you to view the issue's contents on the same page as the search result.
The second view is List View...