docs/content/copilot/how-tos/get-code-suggestions/get-code-suggestions.md

---
title: Getting code suggestions in your IDE with GitHub Copilot
shortTitle: Get code suggestions
intro: 'Use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} to get code suggestions in your editor.'
redirect_from:
  - /copilot/using-github-copilot/using-github-copilot-code-suggestions-in-your-editor
  - /copilot/using-github-copilot/getting-code-suggestions-in-your-ide-with-github-copilot
  - /copilot/how-tos/completions/getting-code-suggestions-in-your-ide-with-github-copilot
  - /copilot/how-tos/completions/get-code-suggestions
versions:
  feature: copilot
defaultTool: vscode
topics:
  - Copilot
contentType: how-tos
---

<style>
.button-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}
</style>

<div class="button-container">
    <a href="https://github.com/copilot?ref_cta=Copilot+free&ref_loc=getting+started+with+github+copilot&ref_page=docs" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary mt-3 mr-3 no-underline">
        <span>Get started for free</span> {% octicon "link-external" height:16 aria-label="link-external" %}
    </a>
    {% vscode %}
    <a href="vscode://GitHub.Copilot-Chat" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary mt-3 mr-3 no-underline">
        <span>Open in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}</span> {% octicon "link-external" height:16 aria-label="link-external" %}
    </a>
    {% endvscode %}
</div>

{% jetbrains %}

## Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to get coding suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in a JetBrains IDE. To see instructions for other popular coding environments, use the tool switcher at the top of the page.

The examples in this guide use Java, however other languages will work similarly.

For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/completions/code-suggestions?tool=jetbrains).

## Prerequisites

* **Access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in JetBrains, you need either limited access through {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} or a paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan for full access. {% data reusables.copilot.subscription-prerequisite %}

* **Compatible JetBrains IDE**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in JetBrains, you must have a compatible JetBrains IDE installed. {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is compatible with the following IDEs:

  {% data reusables.copilot.jetbrains-compatible-ides %}

{% data reusables.copilot.jetbrains-plugin-prerequisites %}

## Getting code suggestions

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} offers coding suggestions as you type. For example, in a Java file, create a class by typing `class Test`.

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest a class body in grayed text. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}

You can also describe something you want to do using natural language within a comment, and {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will suggest the code to accomplish your goal. For example, type this comment in a Java file:

```java copy
// find all images without alternate text
// and give them a red border
void process () {
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest code. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will attempt to match the context and style of your code. You can always edit the suggested code.

> [!TIP]
> If you receive limited or no suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you may have duplication detection enabled. For more information about duplication detection, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-your-personal-github-copilot-settings-on-githubcom#enabling-or-disabling-suggestions-matching-public-code).

## Showing alternative suggestions

{% data reusables.copilot.alternative-suggestions %}

For example, type the following line in a Java file, and press <kbd>Enter</kbd>:

{% indented_data_reference reusables.copilot.java-int-snippet spaces=3 %}

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will show you a suggestion.

Now hover over the suggestion to show the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} control for choosing suggestions. To display next or previous suggestions, click the forward or back arrow button in the control.

You can also use keyboard shortcuts to show alternative suggestions:

| OS      | See next suggestion            | See previous suggestion        |
| :------ | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- |
| macOS   | <kbd>Option</kbd>+<kbd>]</kbd> | <kbd>Option</kbd>+<kbd>[</kbd> |
| Windows or Linux | <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>]</kbd>    | <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>[</kbd>    |

{% data reusables.copilot.accept-or-reject-suggestion %}

## Showing multiple suggestions in a new tab

{% data reusables.copilot.suggestions-new-tab %}

For example, type the following line in a Java file:

{% indented_data_reference reusables.copilot.java-int-snippet spaces=3 %}

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will show you a suggestion.

To open a new tab with multiple additional suggestions, use the following keyboard shortcut, then click **Open {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**:

| OS | Open multiple suggestions |
| :- | :- |
|macOS|<kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>A</kbd>|
|Windows or Linux |<kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Enter</kbd>|

To accept a suggestion, below the suggestion, click **Accept suggestion NUMBER**. To reject all suggestions, close the tab.

## Accepting partial suggestions

If you don't want to accept an entire suggestion from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you can accept the next word or the next line of a suggestion.

For example, type the following line in a Java file:

{% indented_data_reference reusables.copilot.java-int-snippet spaces=3 %}

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will show a suggestion in grayed text. The exact suggestion may vary.

Now hover over the suggestion to show the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} control for choosing suggestions. To accept only the next word of the suggestion, click **Accept Word** in the control.

Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut to accept the next word of a suggestion:

| OS | Accept Next Word | Accept Next Line |
| :- | :- | :- |
|macOS|<kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>→</kbd>|<kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>Control</kbd>+<kbd>→</kbd>|
|Windows or Linux|<kbd>Control</kbd>+<kbd>→</kbd>|<kbd>Control</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>→</kbd>|

If you want to accept the next line of a suggestion, you will need to set a custom keyboard shortcut for the command `editor.action.inlineSuggest.acceptNextLine`. For more information on setting custom keyboard shortcuts, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-github-copilot-in-your-environment).

{% endjetbrains %}

{% visualstudio %}

## Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to get coding suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} for Windows. To see instructions for other popular coding environments, use the tool switcher at the top of the page.

The examples in this guide use C#, however other languages will work similarly.

For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/completions/code-suggestions?tool=visualstudio).

## Prerequisites

* **Access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}, you need either limited access through {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} or a paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan for full access. {% data reusables.copilot.subscription-prerequisite %}

{% data reusables.copilot.visual-studio-prerequisites %}

## Getting code suggestions

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} offers coding suggestions as you type. For example, type this function
signature in a C# file:

```csharp copy
int CalculateDaysBetweenDates(
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest an entire function body in grayed text. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}

You can also describe something you want to do using natural language within a comment, and {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will suggest the code to accomplish your goal. For example, type this comment in the C# file:

```csharp copy
using System.Xml.Linq;

var doc = XDocument.Load("index.xhml");

// find all images
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will suggest an implementation of the function. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}

> [!TIP]
> If you receive limited or no suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you may have duplication detection enabled. For more information about duplication detection, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-your-personal-github-copilot-settings-on-githubcom#enabling-or-disabling-suggestions-matching-public-code).

## Showing alternative suggestions

{% data reusables.copilot.alternative-suggestions %}

For example, type this function signature in a C# file:

```csharp copy
int CalculateDaysBetweenDates(
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will show you a suggestion.

Now hover over the suggestion to show the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} control for choosing suggestions. To display next or previous suggestions, click the forward or back arrow button in the control.

Alternatively, you can show alternate suggestions by pressing <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>.</kbd> (or <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>,</kbd>) on your keyboard.

{% data reusables.copilot.accept-or-reject-suggestion %}

## Getting comment suggestions

> [!NOTE]
> * Comment suggestions are currently in {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %} and are subject to change.
> * Comment suggestions are available in {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} 17.14 Preview 2 and later.

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} can suggest comments for your code, by analyzing the code you write and generating comments that describe what the code does. For {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} users, comment suggestions count towards your monthly {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} usage, not your code suggestions usage.

Comment suggestions are available in the following languages:

* C#
* C++

### Enabling comment suggestions

To enable comment suggestions, you need to configure the comment style in {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}.

#### For C++

1. In {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}, in the **Tools** menu, click **Options**.
1. In the left-side panel, click **Text Editor**.
1. Click **C++**, then **Code Style**, then **General**.
1. Under "Comments," select **Xml Doc Comments** from the dropdown.
1. Select **Insert existing comment style at the start of new lines when writing comments** and **Continue single line comments.**

#### For C#

1. In {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}, in the **Tools** menu, click **Options**.
1. In the left-side panel, click **Text Editor**.
1. Click **C#**, then **Advanced**.
1. Under "Comments," select **Generate XML documentation comments for ///**, **Insert // at the start of new lines when writing // comments**, and **Insert \* at the start of new lines when writing /\* \*/ comments.**

### Using comment suggestions

To initiate comment suggestions, type the standard comment initiator for the language you are writing in (for example, `///`), before the code you want to comment, and wait for the suggestion to appear.

To accept the suggestion, press <kbd>Tab</kbd>. To modify the suggestion, press <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>/</kbd>. To reject the suggestion, press <kbd>Esc</kbd>.

## Navigating and accepting {% data variables.copilot.next_edit_suggestions %}

Based on the edits you are making, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will predict the location of the next edit you are likely to make and suggest a completion for it.

You can navigate suggested code changes using <kbd>Tab</kbd>, making it easier to find the next relevant edit without manually searching through files or references. Press <kbd>Tab</kbd> again to accept a suggestion.

An arrow in the gutter indicates an available edit suggestion. Click the arrow to access the edit suggestion menu, which provides keyboard shortcuts. If an edit suggestion is outside the current editor view, the arrow will point up or down to indicate where the next suggestion is.

{% endvisualstudio %}

{% vscode %}

## Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to get coding suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}. To see instructions for other popular coding environments, use the tool switcher at the top of the page.

The examples in this guide use JavaScript, however other languages will work similarly.

For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/completions/code-suggestions?tool=vscode).

## Prerequisites

* **Access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, you need either limited access through {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} or a paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan for full access. {% data reusables.copilot.subscription-prerequisite %}

* **Sign in to {% data variables.product.github %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}**. See [Set up {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/setup) in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} documentation..

* **{% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, you must have {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} installed. For more information, see the [{% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} download page](https://code.visualstudio.com/Download).

* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}**. When you set up {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} for the first time, the required extensions are installed automatically. You don't need to download or install them manually. For detailed instructions, see [Set up {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/setup) in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.

## Getting code suggestions

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} offers coding suggestions as you type. For example, type this function header in a JavaScript file:

```javascript copy
function calculateDaysBetweenDates(begin, end) {
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest the rest of the function. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}

You can also describe something you want to do using natural language within a comment, and {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will suggest the code to accomplish your goal. For example, type this comment in a JavaScript file:

```javascript copy
// write a function to
// find all images without alternate text
// and give them a red border
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest code. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}

> [!TIP]
> If you receive limited or no suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you may have duplication detection enabled. For more information about duplication detection, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-your-personal-github-copilot-settings-on-githubcom#enabling-or-disabling-suggestions-matching-public-code).

## Showing alternative suggestions

{% data reusables.copilot.alternative-suggestions %}

For example, type this function header in a JavaScript file, and press <kbd>Enter</kbd>:

```javascript copy
function calculateDaysBetweenDates(begin, end) {
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will show you a suggestion.

Now hover over the suggestion to show the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} control for choosing suggestions. To display next or previous suggestions, click the forward or back arrow button in the control.

You can also use keyboard shortcuts to show alternative suggestions:

| OS      | See next suggestion                       | See previous suggestion                   |
| :------ | :---------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------- |
| macOS   | <kbd>Option (⌥) or Alt</kbd>+<kbd>]</kbd> | <kbd>Option (⌥) or Alt</kbd>+<kbd>[</kbd> |
| Windows or Linux | <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>]</kbd>               | <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>[</kbd>               |

{% data reusables.copilot.accept-or-reject-suggestion %}

## Showing multiple suggestions in a new tab

{% data reusables.copilot.suggestions-new-tab %}

For example, type this function header in a JavaScript file, and press <kbd>Enter</kbd>:

```javascript copy
function calculateDaysBetweenDates(begin, end) {
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will show you a suggestion. Now press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Enter</kbd> to open a new tab with multiple additional options.

To accept a suggestion, below the suggestion, click **Accept suggestion NUMBER**. To reject all suggestions, close the tab.

## Accepting partial suggestions

If you don't want to accept an entire suggestion from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you can accept the next word or the next line of a suggestion.

For example, type this function header in a JavaScript file, and press <kbd>Enter</kbd>:

```javascript copy
function calculateDaysBetweenDates(begin, end) {
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest an entire function body in grayed text. The exact suggestion may vary.

Now hover over the suggestion to show the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} control for choosing suggestions. To accept only the next word of the suggestion, click **Accept Word** in the control.

Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut to accept the next word of a suggestion:

| OS | Accept Next Word |
| :- | :- |
|macOS|<kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>→</kbd>|
|Windows or Linux |<kbd>Control</kbd>+<kbd>→</kbd>|

If you want to accept the next line of a suggestion, you will need to set a custom keyboard shortcut for the command `editor.action.inlineSuggest.acceptNextLine`. For more information on setting custom keyboard shortcuts, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-github-copilot-in-your-environment).

## Navigating and accepting {% data variables.copilot.next_edit_suggestions %}

{% data variables.copilot.next_edit_suggestions_caps %} predicts where and what edits may be needed based on ongoing changes.

You can navigate suggested code changes using <kbd>Tab</kbd>, making it easier to find the next relevant edit without manually searching through files or references. Press <kbd>Tab</kbd> again to accept a suggestion.

An arrow in the gutter indicates an available edit suggestion. Hover over the arrow to access the edit suggestion menu, which provides keyboard shortcuts and settings options. If an edit suggestion is outside the current editor view, the arrow will point up or down to indicate where the next suggestion is.

![Screenshot of the gutter menu in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}. The arrow is outlined in dark orange.](/assets/images/help/copilot/vsc-advanced-code-completion-menu.png)

For more details and examples, see [Code completions with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/ai-powered-suggestions) in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.

## Changing the AI model

You can change the large language model that's used to generate code completion suggestions. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/using-github-copilot/ai-models/changing-the-ai-model-for-copilot-code-completion).

{% endvscode %}

{% vimneovim %}

## Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to get coding suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Vim/Neovim. To see instructions for other popular coding environments, use the tool switcher at the top of the page.

## Prerequisites

* **Access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Vim/Neovim, you need either limited access through {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} or a paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan for full access. {% data reusables.copilot.subscription-prerequisite %}

* **Compatible version of Vim/Neovim**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Vim/Neovim you must have Vim version 9.0.0185 / Neovim version 0.6 or above and Node.js version 18 or above installed. For more information, see the [Vim](https://vimhelp.org/) / [Neovim documentation](https://neovim.io/doc/) and the [Node.js website](https://nodejs.org/en/).

* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} extension for Vim/Neovim**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Vim/Neovim, you must install the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} plugin. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/installing-the-github-copilot-extension-in-your-environment).

## Learning to use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Vim/Neovim

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} provides suggestions inline as you type in Vim/Neovim. To accept a suggestion, press the <kbd>tab</kbd> key.

For more information and guidance on using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Vim/Neovim run the following command to view the plugin documentation:

```shell copy
:help copilot
```

{% endvimneovim %}

{% azure_data_studio %}

## Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to get coding suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Azure Data Studio. To see instructions for other popular coding environments, use the tool switcher at the top of the page.

## Prerequisites

* **Access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Azure Data Studio, you need either limited access through {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} or a paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan for full access. {% data reusables.copilot.subscription-prerequisite %}

* **Compatible version of Azure Data Studio**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Azure Data Studio, you must have Azure Data Studio version 1.44.0 or later installed. For more information, see the [Azure Data Studio download page](https://docs.microsoft.com/sql/azure-data-studio/download-azure-data-studio) in the Azure Data Studio documentation.

* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} extension for Azure Data Studio**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Azure Data Studio, you must install the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} extension. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/installing-the-github-copilot-extension-in-your-environment).

## Getting code suggestions

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} can provide you with inline suggestions as you create SQL databases in Azure Data Studio. For example, if you're writing a query that joins two tables, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} may suggest the join condition from columns in the open editor, other files in the workspace, and common syntax patterns.

In a SQL file, type the following query:

```sql copy
SELECT [UserId], [Red], [Orange], [Yellow], [Green], [Blue], [Purple], [Rainbow]
FROM [Tag].[Scoreboard]
INNER JOIN
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest a join condition in grayed text. The exact suggestion may vary. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}

You can also describe something you want to do using natural language within a comment, and {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will suggest the code to accomplish your goal. For example, type this comment in a SQL file:

```sql copy
SELECT TokenColor, COUNT(UserID) AS UserCount
FROM Tag.Users
GROUP BY TokenColor
-- pivot that query on tokencolor for Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red
-- and rename the columns to match the colors
SELECT [Purple], [Blue], [Green], [Yellow], [Orange], [Red]
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest code. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}

   > [!TIP]
   > If you receive limited or no suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you may have duplication detection enabled. For more information on duplication detection, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-your-personal-github-copilot-settings-on-githubcom#enabling-or-disabling-suggestions-matching-public-code).

## Showing alternative suggestions

For some suggestions, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} may provide multiple alternatives. You can select which suggestion you want to use, or reject all suggestions.

For example, type this query in a SQL file:

```sql copy
SELECT [UserId], [Red], [Orange], [Yellow], [Green], [Blue], [Purple], [Rainbow]
FROM [Tag].[Scoreboard]
INNER JOIN
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will show you a suggestion.

Now hover over the suggestion to show the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} control for choosing suggestions. To display next or previous suggestions, click the forward or back arrow button in the control.

You can also use keyboard shortcuts to show alternative suggestions:

| OS      | See next suggestion            | See previous suggestion        |
| :------ | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- |
| macOS   | <kbd>Option</kbd>+<kbd>[</kbd> | <kbd>Option</kbd>+<kbd>]</kbd> |
| Windows or Linux | <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>[</kbd>    | <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>]</kbd>    |

To accept a suggestion, click "Accept" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} control, or press <kbd>Tab</kbd>. To reject all suggestions, press <kbd>Esc</kbd>.

## Accepting partial suggestions

If you don't want to accept an entire suggestion from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you can accept the next word or the next line of a suggestion.

For example, type this query in a SQL file:

```sql copy
SELECT [UserId], [Red], [Orange], [Yellow], [Green], [Blue], [Purple], [Rainbow]
FROM [Tag].[Scoreboard]
INNER JOIN
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will show you a suggestion in grayed text. The exact suggestion may vary.

Now hover over the suggestion to show the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} control for choosing suggestions. To accept only the next word of the suggestion, click **Accept Word** in the control.

Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut to accept the next word of a suggestion:

| OS      | Accept Next Word                |
| :------ | :------------------------------ |
| macOS   | <kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>→</kbd> |
| Windows or Linux | <kbd>Control</kbd>+<kbd>→</kbd> |

If you want to accept the next line of the suggestion, you will need to set a custom keyboard shortcut for the command `editor.action.inlineSuggest.acceptNextLine`. For more information on setting custom keyboard shortcuts, see [Keyboard shortcuts in Azure Data Studio](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-data-studio/keyboard-shortcuts) in the Microsoft documentation.

{% endazure_data_studio %}

{% xcode %}

## Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to get coding suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Xcode. To see instructions for other popular coding environments, use the tool switcher at the top of the page.

## Prerequisites

* **Access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Xcode, you need either limited access through {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} or a paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan for full access. {% data reusables.copilot.subscription-prerequisite %}

* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} extension for Xcode**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for Xcode, you must install the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for Xcode extension. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/installing-the-github-copilot-extension-in-your-environment).

## Getting code suggestions

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} offers coding suggestions as you type. For example, type this function
signature in a Swift file:

```swift copy
func calculateDaysBetweenDates(
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest an entire function body in grayed text. To accept the first line of a suggestion, press <kbd>Tab</kbd>. To view the full suggestion, hold <kbd>Option</kbd>, and to accept the full suggestion, press <kbd>Option</kbd>+<kbd>Tab</kbd>.

### Improving code suggestions

If you encounter issues with code suggestions, such as conflicting or missing suggestions, you can try the following:

* **Disable Xcode's native predictive text completion:** To avoid receiving two sets of code suggestions, you can disable Xcode's native predictive text completion. You can find this setting in the Xcode settings in the "Editing" tab under "Text Editing."
* **Check for duplication detection in {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}:** If you receive limited or no suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you may have duplication detection enabled. For more information on duplication detection, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-your-personal-github-copilot-settings-on-githubcom#enabling-or-disabling-suggestions-matching-public-code).
* **Check for updates and restart Xcode:** Ensure you have the latest version of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for Xcode in the extension application and restart Xcode.

You can also open an issue in the [{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for Xcode repository](https://github.com/github/CopilotForXcode).

{% endxcode %}

{% eclipse %}

## Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to get coding suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Eclipse. To see instructions for other popular coding environments, use the tool switcher at the top of the page.

## Prerequisites

* **Access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**. To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Eclipse, you need either limited access through {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} or a paid {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan for full access. {% data reusables.copilot.subscription-prerequisite %}

* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} extension for Eclipse**.To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in Eclipse, you must install the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} extension. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/installing-the-github-copilot-extension-in-your-environment?tool=eclipse).

## Getting code suggestions

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} offers coding suggestions as you type. For example, type this function header in a Java file:

```java copy
public int getDiff(int a, int b)
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest the rest of the function. {% data reusables.copilot.accept-suggestion %}
To discard the suggestion, press <kbd>Esc</kbd>.

You can also describe something you want to do using natural language within a comment, and {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will suggest the code to accomplish your goal. For example, type this comment in a Java file:

```java copy
/*
 * Return the difference between two different integers.
 */
```

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will automatically suggest code.

> [!TIP]
> If you receive limited or no suggestions from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you may have duplication detection enabled. For more information about duplication detection, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-your-personal-github-copilot-settings-on-githubcom#enabling-or-disabling-suggestions-matching-public-code).

## Manually triggering code completion

You can also use keyboard shortcuts to trigger code completion.

| OS               | Trigger code completion                           |
|:-----------------|:--------------------------------------------------|
| macOS            | <kbd>Option</kbd>+<kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>/</kbd> |
| Windows or Linux | <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>/</kbd>       |

## Accepting partial suggestions

If you don't want to accept an entire suggestion from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you can accept the next word of a suggestion.

| OS               | Accept next word                     |
|:-----------------|:-------------------------------------|
| macOS            | <kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>&rarr;</kbd> |
| Windows or Linux | <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>&rarr;</kbd>    |

{% endeclipse %}

## Next steps

* **Learn how to write effective prompts** - See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/using-github-copilot/copilot-chat/prompt-engineering-for-copilot-chat).
* **Configure {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in your editor** - You can enable or disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} from within your editor, and create your own preferred keyboard shortcuts for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-github-copilot-in-your-environment).
* **Get started with {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat %}** - Learn how to ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for information and assistance, using {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat %}. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/github-copilot-chat/using-github-copilot-chat-in-your-ide){% ifversion ghec %} and [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/copilot-chat-in-github/using-github-copilot-chat-in-githubcom){% endif %}.
* **Troubleshoot issues** - Learn more about how to troubleshoot common issues with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/troubleshooting-github-copilot).

## Further reading

* [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/completions/code-suggestions)