Eclipse Cookbook

3.7. Getting Method Parameter Hints

Problem

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

Solution

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

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.