# Showing and hiding empty parent packages

To show empty parent packages:

1. Select the Filters command from the Package Explorer's drop-down menu.
2. In the exclude list clear the checkbox for Empty parent packages.

To hide empty parent packages:

1. Select the Filters command from the Package Explorer's drop-down menu.
2. In the exclude list select the checkbox for Empty parent packages.

Note: As an example, the parent packages created for package org.eclipse.ui, would be:

(default package)
org
org.eclipse

Showing and hiding elements
Filtering elements

Java Element Filters
Package Explorer