(use -source 7 or higher to enable strings in switch) error;Netbeans 7.1.2

java, java-7, netbeans-7

Solution

You need to set the source for your project,

right click > properties > source > set here

Problem

I am using JDK 7 and Netbeans IDE 7.1.2. Going through Using string in switch Was trying to compile that sample example in my IDE but I am getting this error. switch (month.toLowerCase()) { (use -source 7 or higher to enable strings in switch) 1 error Need your help. Thanks

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