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<h1 class="topictitle1" id="title">Changing the Java compiler version for a J2EE
project</h1>
<div id="taskbody"><div id="shortdesc">You can change the version of Java used
in a J2EE project by changing the value of the <span class="uicontrol">Java</span> facet.</div>
<div class="section" id="context"><anchor id="topictop"></anchor><p>The <span class="uicontrol">Java</span> facet
applies only to J2EE projects. To set the Java compiler level of a non-J2EE
project, such as a Java project, see <a href="../../org.eclipse.jdt.doc.user/reference/ref-preferences-compiler.htm">Java Compiler</a>.</p>
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<li class="stepexpand"><span>In the Project Explorer view, right-click the project and then
click <span class="uicontrol">Properties</span>.</span></li>
<li class="stepexpand"><span>In the Properties window, click <span class="uicontrol">Project Facets</span>.</span>
The Project Facets page lists the facets in the project.
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<li class="stepexpand"><span>Click <span class="uicontrol">Add/Remove Project Facets</span>.</span></li>
<li class="stepexpand"><span>In the Add/Remove Project Facets window, click the <span class="uicontrol">Java</span> facet
to select it.</span></li>
<li class="stepexpand"><span>Select the level of Java compiler to use from the drop-down box
next to the <span class="uicontrol">Java</span> facet.</span></li>
<li class="stepexpand"><span>Click <span class="uicontrol">Finish</span>.</span></li>
<li class="stepexpand"><span>Click <span class="uicontrol">OK</span>.</span></li>
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<div><div class="relconcepts"><strong>Related concepts</strong><br />
<div><a href="../topics/cfacets.html" title="Facets define characteristics and requirements for J2EE projects.">Project facets</a></div>
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<div class="reltasks"><strong>Related tasks</strong><br />
<div><a href="../topics/taddingfacet.html" title="This topic explains how to add a facet to an existing project in your workspace.">Adding a facet to a J2EE project</a></div>
<div><a href="../topics/tchangefacet.html" title="You can change the version of a facet in a J2EE project by editing the facets for the project.">Changing the version of a facet</a></div>
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