Missing message format parameter

Last modified: 03 December 2024

Reports properties values that look like java.text.MessageFormat format strings but do not use some the parameters of the {xx} kind.

Example:

# parameter {0} is not used
error.message=Something happened in line {1}

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

UnusedMessageFormatParameter
Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Properties files

Inspection Details

By default bundled with:

IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3, Qodana for JVM 2024.3,

Can be installed with plugin:

Java Internationalization, 243.23126