PhpStorm and expanded php definitions

Question

Using code hinting, PHPStorm can show me quick function definitions; can it be configured to show me more detailed examples of the function's use?

Answer 1

You can place the cursor (text-cursor, not mouse-cursor) on any PHP function and press Shift + F1 (Menu: View -> External Documentation).

That will open the detailed description incl. examples and user-comments (read: the PHP manual).

Answer 2

With an OSX specific keyboard, you may need to trigger the F1 key by pressing fn + F1. So here are two use cases that work for me:

1. Open php.net documentation: fn + shift + F1
2. Quick view php.net documentation: fn + F1

You may also find it useful that you can enable Quick documentation on hover. Open up File > Preferences, navigate to the Editor section, and at the bottom check the box for Show quick doc on mouse move.