Eclipse Java code Format

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I am not that much aware of Eclipse Shortcuts.

I copied code from some link and I pasted in Eclipse Indigo but it is coming like

"public String doLogin() throws ApplicationException{ long  executionStartTime = System.cu... }"

I want to format it in java style like

public String doLogin() throws ApplicationException{ 
    long  executionStartTime = System.cu... 
}

I google it and found few shortcuts like,

"Shift + Tab" , "Ctrl + I", "Ctrl + Shift + F". but is not giving me the behavior I want.

is there I need to add custom formatter or I am expecting more.

Adam Arold · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-29 15:57:15Z

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You can format text using the Ctrl+Shift+F shortcuts.

You can use Ctrl+A to select all text or you can format only several lines (which you have selected).

There is a caveat however: If your code does not compile the formatting does not work. I don't know whether this is intentional or a bug.

You may want to enable auto-formatting in Eclipse it is a handy feature I usually use:

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You can find the formatter settings here:

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I also recommend the Eclipse Color Theme plugin!

answered Oct 29, 2013 at 15:57

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Olivier.Roger · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-30 07:45:51Z

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With default key mapping Ctrl+Shift+F should format your code (current class or selection if any). Of course syntax has to be valid.

You should be able to access that feature using the menu Source > Format where shortcut is displayed if existing.

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answered Oct 29, 2013 at 15:51

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Jayesh Over a year ago

You are correct, I had mapping as well present, but somewhere my key was not working. when I tried "Source > Format" it gave me needed behaviour.

Shekh Akther · Accepted Answer · 2015-01-27 15:12:58Z

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Type Ctrl+Shift+L to get list of shortcuts in Eclipse.... and to format Ctrl+Shift+F

type Ctrl+Shift+L to get the list of shortcuts

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Eng.Fouad · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-29 15:51:05Z

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You can create your own formatter:

Window -> Preferences -> Java -> Code Style -> Formatter.

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Akshay · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-29 15:51:35Z

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"Ctrl + Shift + F" should work but make sure you remove " from start and end of the code you copied.

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X-Pippes · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-29 15:52:36Z

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select all text using ctrl + a

and press

Ctrl + Shift + F

to format text

answered Oct 29, 2013 at 15:52

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