Adding required import statements

The Java editor can help you add required import statements for a selected type inside a compilation unit.
  1. Select a reference to a type in your Java code, and do one of the following:

  2. Either the editor can identify the type or you are prompted to choose the desired type from a list of possible types.

  3. The import statement is generated and inserted as specified by the import order preference.

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Java editor

Related tasks

Using the Java editor
Managing import statements
Organizing existing import statements
Setting the order of import statements

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