Necessary steps to use textpad for Java programming

**skwij** · April 21st, 2009, 08:22 AM

i downloaded textpad, installed it then found out that your ment to install the java jdk before, so uninstalled it (not knowing if it would have an effect) then installed the java jdk then text pad again, didnt work found out a way to get text pad to acknowledge java, however now text pad dosnt have colors when writing a java file, anyone know why. cheers

**JavaPF** · April 21st, 2009, 08:30 AM

Hello skwij,

Welcome to the forums

I have moved this thread over to our 'Other IDEs' forum: Other IDEs - Java Programming Forums

I have no experience with Textpad but there is an FAQ here:

TextPad Java FAQ

I'm guessing there must be an option somewhere to set the Java syntax highlighting because Textpad is designed for multiple languages.

**JavaPF** · April 21st, 2009, 08:40 AM

OK I have done some research. This link should solve your problem:

Using TextPad

Scroll down to 'Configuring Java Preferences'

Specific options available for configuring Java documents include syntax coloring (and color options).

I hope this helps. Please keep me updated.

**skwij** · April 21st, 2009, 09:21 AM

you legend. it was a syntax thing, didnt need to download anything just a box needed ticking. feel like a real noob but now i know. thanks again.

**JavaPF** · April 21st, 2009, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by skwij

you legend. it was a syntax thing, didnt need to download anything just a box needed ticking. feel like a real noob but now i know. thanks again.

haha well I'm glad I could help skwij!

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