Customizing the source editor

To customize the source editor behaviour:

1. Click Window > Preferences.
   
2. Expand C/C++, and click C/C++ Editor.
   
3. To set general preferences for the editor click the General tab.
   
4. On the General Page set your preferences and click Apply. For a description of the General preferences click here.
   
5. To customize the color of the text in the editable area of the editor, click the Colors tab.
   
6. On the Colors page set your preferences and click Apply. For a description of the Color preferences click here.
   
7. To customize Content Assist preferences, click the Content Assist tab. For more information, see Using Content Assist
   
8. Click OK.
   

Coding aids

Source editor preferences