How to Wrap Lines in Netbeans

It is hard to read code that is not line-wrapped properly.

NetBeans is a powerful integrated development environment that can be used with a wide range of programming languages ranging from Java to C++, Python and even PHP. What is important about this software is its compatibility with almost every operating system available on the market. NetBeans contains a line-wrapping feature that is important for every programmer, as programs containing lines that are too long are often regarded as untidy and are harder to follow or debug.

Instructions

1. Navigate to the folder where NetBeans is installed and locate the file "netbeans.conf."

2. Open the file and add the line "-J-Dorg.netbeans.editor.linewrap=true" to the end of the lines starting with "-J."

3. Launch NetBeans and navigate to the "Options" feature under the "Tools" menu.

4. Find the tab labeled "Editor" and look for the "Line Wrap" command.

5. Select one of the included options. For example, if "After words" is selected, lines will wrap automatically after each corresponding word.

References

• Oracle Blog: NetBeans Line Wrapping
• Code Cowboy: Word Wrap In NetBeans