To show syntax help, type an ABL keyword followed by a space. A list of phrases valid for the context appears in a pop-up window.

This feature is enabled by default. To turn it off or on:

  1. Choose Window > Preferences to open the Preferences window.
  2. Choose Progress OpenEdge > Editor > Assistance to display the Assistance page.
  3. Uncheck or check the Show syntax help as I type option.
    Note: You can quickly display full entries from the ABL Reference in the Eclipse help viewer by highlighting a keyword or phrase in the ABL Editor and Press SHIFT+F2 or right-click and choose Keyword Help from the context menu.