Step 5: Google TextPad and select the Download link as shown below

textpad download

Select one of the Download Methods to get the installer.

textpad download selections

Click Save File

save textpad download

When the installer has finished downloading, right click and Open

right click and open

Click Run to install TextPad

click run to install texpad

Read the User Agreement, Select accept user agreement, then click Next

textpad agreement

Type in your username and select Install this application for: Anyone who uses this computer. Then click Next

name and organization

Click Next

textpad destination

Click Install

click install

Wait for the install to finish

wait for it to install

Make sure the box is checked to Launch the program, then Click Finish

Step 6: Setup Java SDK Tools

TextPad should be open.

TextPad

Click the Configure tab and select Preferences

configure textpad

Select Tools then click the Add tab

Preferences

Select Java SDK Commands

select Java SDK

There should be three Tools showing in the center column. Click Apply, then OK

Below is some simple code that can be used to test the tools.

test java tools

To compile the code press Ctrl+1. To run the program press Ctrl+2.

A window similar to the one shown below should appear to show that the Java Tools have been properly installed

it works!!!

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Java SE Development Kit and TextPad!

You now have the ability to write and run Java Programs on your computer!

If there was something that went wrong and you were not able to add the Tools

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