Eclipse: Can you format code on save?

Question

In Eclipse, under Windows -> Preference -> Java -> Code Style, you can define code templates for comments and code, and you can s

Answer 1

I have a snapshot of the setting. Please follow the path:

In the Preferences window, choose Java --> Editor --> Save Actions.

Check the Perform the selected actions on save, and check the Format source code box.

Answer 2

If you find that you do not have a Save Actions preference under Java--> Editor, it may be because you are using an older version of Eclipse. In that case you can install the Format on save plugin from here.

Then, under Preferences, choose Java --> Format on save. Select the Run Format option under Select a code formatting action

Answer 3

Under Preferences, choose Java --> Editor --> Save Actions. Check the Perform the selected actions on save, and check the Format source code box.

This may or may not be available in previous versions of Eclipse. I know it works in:

Version: 3.3.3.r33x_r20080129-_19UEl7Ezk_gXF1kouft<br>
Build id: M20080221-1800

Answer 4

I strongly recommend checking your eclipse format xml descriptor into source control. That way all members of the team can use it and you don't get to and fro reformatting battles.