User guide

Useful Hints
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Alternatively, you can also use Edit > Add Task to open the task Properties menu (Figure 2.8, “Task
Properties”). This will allow you to add a task to a specific location in a source file without using a task
tag.
Figure 2.9. Problems View
The Problems view displays any errors or warnings that occurred during the execution of specific
actions such as builds, cleans, or profile runs. To display a suggested "quick fix" to a specific problem,
select it and press Ctrl+1.
2.2. Useful Hints
Many Eclipse users learn useful tricks and troubleshooting techniques throughout their experience
with the Eclipse user interface. This section highlights some of the more useful hints that users new
to Eclipse may be interested in learning. The Tips and Tricks section of the Workbench User Guide
contains a more extensive list of Eclipse tips.
2.2.1. The quick access menu
One of the most useful Eclipse tips is to use the quick access menu. Typing a word in the quick
access menu will present a list of Views, Commands, Help files and other actions related to that word.
To open this menu, press Ctrl+3.