# Add Java Exception Breakpoint

Select the Add Exception Breakpoint command [ ] to add a Java exception breakpoint.

In the resulting dialog:

- In the Choose an Exception field, type a string that is contained in the name of the exception you want to add. You can use wildcards as needed ("* " for any string and "? " for any character).
- In the Matching types list , select the exception you want to add.
- Select Caught and Uncaught as needed to indicate on which exception type you want to suspend the program.

The Add Java Exception Breakpoint Dialog.

### Related Concepts

Breakpoints

### Related Tasks

Catching Java exceptions
Adding breakpoints
Removing breakpoints
Launching a Java program
Running and debugging

### Related References

Breakpoints View
Run Menu
Caught Exception Option
Uncaught Exception Option