Modifying a .properties File

Properties can be edited either through the properties tabbed pane in the Source Editor or directly in the .properties file itself in the Source Editor.

To change the value of a property:

  1. Double-click the .properties file in the Explorer window.

    The Source Editor displays the properties file tabbed pane.

  2. Select the value of the key you want to change and type a new value.
  3. Press Enter to establish the change.

An alternative way to change the key or value of a property is to right-click on the .properties file in the Explorer and choose Edit from the contextual menu. Enter a new name for the selected key or a new value for the selected value. Choose File Save to save your changes. The change you make affects only the default locale. If you want to change the property for a specific locale, right-click on the locale node in the Explorer.

To change the name of a property:

  1. Double-click the .properties file in the Explorer window.

    The Source Editor displays the properties file tabbed pane.

  2. Select the property key you want to change and type a new key label.
  3. Press Enter to establish the change.

    The name of the key changes in the Explorer window and the new key name is reordered alphabetically in the Explorer and in the table view.

An alternative way to change the key of a property is to right-click on the key node from the Explorer and choose Rename from the contextual menu. Enter a new name for the selected key and click OK.

See also
Removing Properties
Editing a Locale
Adding and Removing Locales
Setting Properties Files

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