Using Abbreviations

The Source Editor has a set of customizable abbreviations that can expand from a few predefined characters into a full word or phrase. This feature is particularly useful for long and frequently used Java keywords.

To expand a Source Editor abbreviation:

Tip To add a space without checking for abbreviations, press Shift-spacebar.

To see or customize the list of abbreviations:

  1. Choose Tools and choose Options.
  2. Expand the Editing node.
  3. Expand the Editor Settings node.
  4. Select an editor (for example, the Java Editor or JSP Editor).
  5. Select the Abbreviations property and click the ellipsis (...) button. The Abbreviations property editor appears, enabling you to view, add, edit, or remove abbreviations.
See also
Using Code Completion
Using the Word Match Feature

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