How to change the Javadocs template generated in Eclipse?

How to change the Javadocs template generated in Eclipse?

In Eclipse, you can customize the template used to generate Javadoc comments by modifying the Javadoc settings in your Eclipse preferences. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Open Eclipse.

  2. Go to the Eclipse menu on the top-left corner (macOS) or the "Window" menu (Windows/Linux) and select "Preferences."

  3. In the Preferences dialog, expand the "Java" section on the left and select "Code Style."

  4. Under "Code Style," select "Code Templates."

  5. In the "Code Templates" tab, you will see various code templates, including "Comments." Expand the "Comments" section.

  6. You will find various templates related to comments, including "Javadoc comment." Select "Javadoc comment."

  7. In the "Pattern" text area, you will see the default template for generating Javadoc comments. You can modify this template according to your preferences.

    The default template looks something like this:

    /**
 * ${cursor}
 */

    You can customize the template by adding your own content or variables. For example, you can include author tags, date tags, and other information you want in your Javadoc comments.

  8. After customizing the template, you can click the "Apply" or "OK" button to save your changes.

Now, when you generate a Javadoc comment for a class, method, or field in your Java code, Eclipse will use the customized template.

Remember that you can use variables like ${cursor} to specify where the cursor should be placed after generating the comment, allowing you to quickly fill in the relevant information. Additionally, you can use variables like ${tags} to include common Javadoc tags such as @param, @return, and @throws.

Customizing Javadoc templates in Eclipse allows you to create Javadoc comments that follow your organization's coding standards and include the necessary information for documentation purposes.

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