Java > Editor preference page
and its sub-pages.
The following Java editor preferences can be set on the
Java > Editor preference page
and its sub-pages.
Note that some options that are generally applicable to text editors can be configured on the text editor preference page.
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Smart caret positioning in Java names (overrides platform behavior) |
If enabled, there are additional word boundaries inside |Camel|Case| Java names. |
On |
| Report problems as you type |
If enabled, the editor marks errors and warnings as you type, even if you do not save the editor contents. The problems are updated after a short delay. |
On |
| Bracket highlighting |
If enabled, the Java editor highlights parenthesis, bracket or curly braces, based on which sub-option is selected. The color of the bracket highlight is specified with Appearance color options. |
On |
| Matching bracket |
If enabled, whenever the cursor is next to a bracket, its opening or closing counter part is highlighted. |
On |
| Matching bracket and caret location |
If enabled, whenever the cursor is next to a bracket, both the bracket and its opening or closing counter part are highlighted. |
Off |
| Enclosing brackets |
If enabled, the Java editor highlights the closest bracket pair enclosing the cursor. |
Off |
| Light bulb for quick assists |
If enabled, a |
Off |
| Only show the selected Java element |
If enabled, the Java editor will only show the selected Java element which is currently selected (i.e. in the Outline View or the Package Explorer). |
Off |
| Appearance color options |
The colors of various Java editor appearance features are specified here.
|
default colors |
shows up in the vertical ruler whenever a quick assist is available. See the