List Searching Method And Portable Device using the same

PURPOSE: A list search supporting method and portable terminal using the same are provided to directly search large amount of items by outputting a rainbow type touch map. CONSTITUTION: A storage(150) stores a list. If a list stored in the storing unit is selected, a controller(160) detects the number of items included in the list. The controller divides the number of set display item and the number of predetermined range group areas and allocates the total items to the divided range group areas. A display unit(141) outputs a range group areas directing items included the divided range group area.