# Hovers preferences

You can customize the appearance of the C/C++ editor hover behavior on the Hovers panel of the Preferences window.

Hovers Preference Options

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.

Coding aids

Customizing the C/C++ editor

C/C++ editor preferences