Eclipse: Enable autocomplete / content assist

eclipse autocomplete content-assist
john picture john · Aug 2, 2011 · Viewed 345.6k times · Source

How can I enable autocomplete in Eclipse? I can't find it!

Answer

THelper picture THelper · Aug 2, 2011

By default in Eclipse you only have to press Ctrl-space for autocomplete. Then select the desired method and wait 500ms for the javadoc info to pop up. If this doesn't work go to the Eclipse Windows menu -> Preferences -> Java -> Editor -> Content assist and check your settings here

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