System.out.println not working in Microsoft Java Debugger #984

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1. github-actions commented on Mar 29, 2026

   

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   Hi wbarrett1076, I'm an AI Support assistant here to help with your issue. While the team reviews your request, I wanted to provide some possible tips and documentation that might help you in the meantime.

   • VS Code Java debugger sends System.out/err output to the Debug Console by default (not the integrated terminal). Open Debug Console (View → Debug Console) to see your prints.
     • Issue: THE CODE DOESNT GET EXEXUTED (THE CODE DOESNT GET EXEXUTED vscode-java-pack#1303)
     THE CODE DOESNT GET EXEXUTED vscode-java-pack#1303 (comment)

   • If you prefer the integrated terminal, enable it in your settings or launch configuration:
     • Add to your settings.json:

     "java.debug.settings.console": "integratedTerminal"

     • Or in your launch.json:

     {
       "type": "java",
       "request": "launch",
       "console": "integratedTerminal",
       …
     }

     See: Debug console should be displayed when in use (Debug console should be displayed when in use vscode-java-debug#894)
     Debug console should be displayed when in use vscode-java-debug#894

   • No extra imports are needed: System and its out/println live in java.lang, which is imported by default.

   • For general guidance, see the VS Code Java debugging docs:
     https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/java/java-debugging#_running-and-debugging-your-program

   The team will respond to your issue shortly. I hope these suggestions are helpful in the meantime. If this comment helped you, please give it a 👍. If the suggestion was not helpful or incorrect, please give it a 👎. Your feedback helps us improve!
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