# Changing new type hierarchy defaults

New type hierarchies can open in a Hierarchy view or in a Java Hierarchy perspective. You can indicate which is the default method for opening new type hierarchies on the preferences pages.

1. Select Window > Preferences, and select the Java category. The general Java Preferences page opens.
2. Use the radio buttons that appear under When opening a Type Hierarchy to indicate your preference.

Java development tools (JDT)

Opening a type hierarchy on a Java element
Opening a type hierarchy on the current text selection
Opening a type hierarchy in the workbench
Opening a type hierarchy in its own perspective

Java Base preference page