Writing code

The C/C++ editor is where you write and modify your code. As you work in the editor, the IDE dynamically updates many of the other views (even if you haven't saved your file).

• C/C++ editor layout
  
• Finishing function names
  
• Accessing source files for functions
  
• Using code templates
  
• Inserting code templates
  
• Creating a custom template
  
• Editing a code template
  
• Adding include directives
  
• Using hover help
  
• Adding and removing comments in code
  
• Customizing the C/C++ editor
  
• Changing fonts, background color, or the visibility of line numbers
  
• Changing tabs into spaces, highlighting, and folding options
  
• Setting Content Assist options
  
• Using other editors
  
• Using an external editor outside of the IDE
  
• Using another editor within the IDE
  

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