How to display function arguments in Spyder?

Question

I am using Spyder 2.2.5 with Python 2.7, and I want the editor to display the arguments of the function that I call after entering the first bracket. I know this is possible because I see it in the video tutorials that I use. I tried (at least I think so ..) all the menu items. Come, please help!

Answer 1

You can activate the object inspector to display the documentation of the function itself by enabling automatic connections for your editor or console. Then it will show you the parameters of the function when you press the left bracket.

To enable it, go to Tools> Preferences> Object Inspector. In the Help-> Automatic connections section, check the required programming environment and enable the plugin.

Answer 2

I have a similar problem. Tooltips are only displayed until I start typing, so I had a problem if I forgot what the last arguments are. The workaround is to move the cursor to the function and press Ctrl + i . It shows function documentation in the help window, including its definition.