Modifying severity levels of rules

Every rule as at least one property, the property of severity. The severity level of a rule determines how serious it is if the rule is not adhered to. You can modify the severity level of a rule to enforce the rule according to your needs.

The following list describes the severity levels that are possible for a rule:
To modify the severity of a rule:
  1. Click Window > Show View > Other, expand Java, select Code Review, and click OK. The Code Review view opens.
  2. Click Window > Preferences. The Preferences window opens, showing the Code Review page.
  3. In the left pane, expand Java, then select Code Review.
  4. Select Complete Code Review and then click the rule for which you want to modify the severity level.
  5. Click the Properties tab and, under Basic properties, select Problem, Warning, or Recommendation.
  6. Click OK.
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