2.1.1. Line Numbers

Where do we see the line numbers in Eclipse? Not the most difficult thing to answer.

View of line numbers in status bar

In the image, we can see 8:19. Line — 8, Column — 19.

If you want to see in the side bar, easy! Just Right Click on the left pane of the editor and select Show Line Numbers

Enable line numbers with right click in Eclipse Line numbers seen in the left pane of Eclipse Editor

A rather complicated way to toggle line numbers is via Window → Preferences → General → Editors → Text Editors