[news.eclipse.newcomer] Re: Can't see all the JavaDoc text when hovering

[wegener@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Wegener)]

Johs32 wrote:


> "Dave Wegener" <wegener@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> skrev i en meddelelse 
> news:18561b14a920368a0417d39929a5cdf9$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Johs32 wrote:
> >
> > > When I hover over a method in the method list that appears after I type 
> > > "dot" I get some javadoc information in a box. But often I cannot see all 
> > > the text, only the first 7 linies or so. How do I scroll through the 
> > > javadoc info?
> >
> > > Johs
> >
> > Hit F2 when the hover is visible.  This will add scroll bars to the popup 
> > window.  Then you can scroll through the rest of the Java doc.


> No that does not work in winXP.

My mistake.  The F2 doesn't work when using code assist.  It only works 
when hovering over a class/method with the mouse.