Non-Keyword Completion

Context

In the ABAP source code editor, the best matching non-keyword such as element names or type definitions is displayed when start typing. Note that only non-keywords are proposed if they are already used in the same development object. If you choose the tabulator tab, the non-keyword is inserted.

Figure 1: Display of a proposal for a certain non-keyword while typing

Note Non-keyword completion is disabled by default.

Procedure

Open the preferences page: Start of the navigation path

Window

Preferences Next navigation step

ABAP Development Next navigation step

Editors

to activate the Also suggest non-keywords option.

Results

The selected non-keyword is added to the source code at the position you have triggered the code completion.