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:
For example, if you type impa and press the spacebar in the Java editor, the text expands to import java.awt.
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To add a space without checking for abbreviations, press Shift-spacebar. |
To see or customize the list of abbreviations:
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To specify where the insertion point is placed after an abbreviation
is expanded, place a vertical bar (|) in the expansion text.
For example, the serr abbreviation is defined in the Java editor as:
System.err.println("|"); When serr is expanded, the insertion point is placed between the quote marks. |
See also | |
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Using Code Completion
Using the Word Match Feature Sharing Source Editor Settings |