# 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