# New Java Annotation Wizard

The New Java Annotation Type wizard helps you to create a new Java Annotation in a Java project.

Java Annotation Options
Option | Description | Default
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Source folder | Enter a source folder for the new annotation. Either type a valid source folder path or click Browse to select a source folder via a dialog. | The source folder of the element that was selected when the wizard has been started.
Package | Enter a package to contain the new annotation. You can select either this option or the Enclosing Type option, below. Either type a valid package name or click Browse to select a package via a dialog. | The package of the element that was selected when the wizard has been started.
Enclosing type | Select this option to choose a type in which to enclose the new annotation. You can select either this option or the Package option, above. Either type a valid name in the field or click Browse to select a type via a dialog. | The type or the primary type of the compilation unit that was selected when the wizard has been started or <blank>
Name | Type a name for the new annotation. | <blank>
Modifiers | Select one or more access modifiers for the new annotation. Either public, default, private, or protected (private and protected are only available if you specify an enclosing type) | public
Do you want to add comments? | When selected, the wizard adds comments to the new class where appropriate. | Do not add comments

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