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What does this block insert outline do and what is the green thin caret on my editor?


My view

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This happened when using Ctrl + Space and typed Sysout. It really bothers me alot because it overwrites the existing characters that I can't see where my current caret is at. is there a way to disable it?

I headed over preferneces -> java -> Editor -> content assisting -> disable insertion triggers except 'enter'.


Solution

  • At the bottom right of your eclipse it says 'Smart Insert' or 'Overwrite'. I'm assuming its on 'Overwrite'. Double click it to change modes. You want it to be on 'Smart Insert'.