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When comparing two files, for example during a commit, Eclipse shows the original version on the right and modified on the left:
However, I would prefer to see the original version on the left and modified on the right. Is it possible?
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In the Eclipse Navigator view (or any Eclipse view that supports Team operations), right-click the file or folder and click Team > Show History.
To compare two files in Eclipse, first select them in the Project Explorer / Package Explorer / Navigator with control-click. Now right-click on one of the files, and the following context menu will appear. Select Compare With / Each Other.
Eclipse shows recently opened file in topmost section and other files in the lower section. You can also use Ctrl + Q to goto last edit location.
Eclipse Neon.2 (4.6.2) has a button to swap the views:
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You can either swap the views for every compare, as one answer suggests:
Or you can make the swapped order be the default for all compares:
Windows --> Preferences --> General --> Compare/Patch
Select the Text Compare tab, and mark the check-box of Swap left and right
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