apply formatter only on edited code - eclipse

Question

I have implemented a formatter in eclipse for my code, when I try to save the changes it applies formatting on complete file.

Is it possible to apply formatter only on the changed code insted of full file?

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I want to apply this formatter on my existing files on save. suppose i have a file with 10 methods and approx 1000 lines. I have added a new method in that file and apply the save. Then I want my formatter to apply formatter only for new added method not for the existing 10 methods. I have to do it with each and every file in my project. @formatter:off annotation can't help here.

That answer doesn't solve my problem. Please look at the updated question. — RaT, Jun 15 '15 at 13:09

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 15 '15 at 13:03

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Yes, under preferences: Java -> Editor -> Save Actions

"Perform the selected actions on save" -> "Format source code" -> Change from "Format all lines" to "Format edited lines"

answered Jun 15 '15 at 13:03

Mike James

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apply formatter only on edited code - eclipse

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