Use the IDE's built-in Source Editor to view, create, and edit your source code. The Source Editor has both general features and features that are specific to certain types of files. The types of files that are supported by the Source Editor depend on the edition of the IDE you are running and the IDE modules that are activated.
Typical Source Editor features for specific file types include:
Source Editor features that work for all source files include:
For help using the Source Editor, see:
Source Editor
Opening a File in the Source Editor
Working With Tabs
Finding and Replacing Text
Displaying Line Numbers
Using Annotations
Viewing and Zooming an Image
Sharing Source Editor Settings
Working With Large Files in the Source Editor
Configuring the Source Editor
For information about Source Editor features that speed your editing, see:
Creating New Java Code
Formatting Code
Using Code Completion
Using Macros and Abbreviations
Other Source Editor Shortcuts
For an overview of all Source Editor keyboard shortcuts and information about setting them, see:
Editor Shortcuts
Setting Keyboard Shortcuts for the Source Editor