Hovers preferences

Use the Hovers preference panel to customize the C/C++ editor hover behavior.

Editor Hover Preferences Panel

Hovers Preference Options
Option Description
Enable editor problem annotation When selected problems found will be highlighted in the editor.
Text Hover key modifier preferences You can select hot-keys to enable alternate hover behavior. For example, a mouse over while pressing the <Ctrl> key will link to the element's source declaration.
Pressed key modifier while hovering Enter a key modifier for the selected hover name.

Related concepts
Coding aids

Related tasks
Customizing the C/C++ editor

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C/C++ editor preferences

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