Formatting files or portions of code

To format Java code:

1. Use the Code Formatting Preferences page (Window > Preferences > Java > Code Formatter) to specify your preferences for code formatting.

2. Open a Java file and select the code you want to format. If nothing is selected, then all of the editor content is formatted.

3. Format the code by either

   • Selecting Source > Format from the editor's pop-up menu or

   • Pressing Ctrl+Shift+F or

   • Selecting Source > Format from the menu bar.

Java development tools (JDT)
Java editor

Using the Java editor
Formatting Java code
Setting code formatting preferences

Source menu
Code Formatter preferences