Self encapsulating a field

To self-encapsulate a field:

• Select the field in one of the Java views (e.g. Outline, Package Explorer or Members view)

• Do one of the following

  • From the menu bar, select Refactor > Self Encapsulate or

  • From the field's pop-up menu, select Refactor > Self Encapsulate

You can also invoke this refactoring from the Java editor:

• In the Java editor, select the field (or a reference to it)

• Do one of the following

  • From the menu bar, select Refactor > Self Encapsulate or

  • From the editor's pop-up menu, select Refactor > Self Encapsulate

Refactoring actions
Refactoring dialogs
Refactoring preferences