How to use Special Chars in Java/Eclipse

Question

How can I use/display characters like ♥, ♦, ♣, or ♠ in Java/Eclipse?

When I try to use them directly, e.g. in the source code, Eclipse cannot save the file.

Answer 1

It can be solved by setting encoding in eclipse:

1st way:

At the menu select File-->Properties and then at the "Text file encoding" section: Select Other radio, Select UTF-8 from combo -> Lastly click OK button

2nd way:

Right click on specific file (say Test.java) -> Properties. In Text file encoding section: Select Other radio, Select UTF-8 from combo -> Lastly click OK button

3rd way:

If you want to make this change for all your project go at Window-->Preferences--> General--> Workspace . In Text file encoding section: Select Other radio, Select UTF-8 from combo -> Lastly click OK button