Recipe 3.7 Getting Method Parameter Hints

     

3.7.1 Problem

You want to call a method, but you forget what its parameters are, and you would like some hints.

3.7.2 Solution

Place the cursor in the method's argument list and press Ctrl-Shift-Space, or select Edit Parameter Hints.

3.7.3 Discussion

When you place the cursor in a method's argument list, you will see a list of parameter hints. In the JDT editor, press Ctrl-Shift-Space, or select Edit Parameter Hints. A tool tip will appear, showing the method's parameters.