# Creating a new Java class

Use the New Java Class wizard to create a new Java class. There are a number of ways to open this wizard:

1. Select the container where you want the new class to reside.
2. Click the New Java Class button in the workbench toolbar.

or

1. Select the container where you want the new class to reside.
2. From the container's pop-up menu, select New > Class.

or

1. Select the container where you want the new class to reside.
2. From the drop-down menu on the New button in the workbench toolbar, select Class.

or

1. Click the New button in the workbench toolbar to open the New wizard.
2. Select Class or Java > Class and click Next.

or

1. Select the container where you want the new class to reside.
2. Then, select from the menu bar File > New > Class.

Java projects

Creating Java elements
Creating a new Java project
Creating a top-level class
Creating a nested class
Creating a class in an existing compilation unit
Setting execution arguments

New Java Project wizard
New Source Folder wizard
New Java Package wizard
New Java Class wizard
Java Toolbar actions