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Can Eclipse's Java editor do soft line wrapping?

I like to use Eclipse's Java editor feature that allows the me to split the editor window into several panes so I can look at multiple files at once (See below). When I do this, the editors usually can't display the longest lines, and I have to use the horizontal scroll bar.

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I don't want to reformat the source itself because the window widths change depending upon what I'm looking at. So what I'm looking for is a soft line wrap, like many editors support (See below). Can I do this in Eclipse?

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Solution

  • This bug has been finally fixed in Eclipse 4.6 Neon: https://www.eclipse.org/eclipse/news/4.6/platform.php#word-wrap

    EDIT: Here's a screenshot of a Java editor with the feature active. Screenshot showing this in action