# Language Mappings preferences

Use the Language Mappings preference panel to customize the use of C/C++ language associations for the workspace.

Language Mappings Preference Options
Option | Description
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Content Type | The content type associated with the language.
Language | The language associated with the content type.
Add... | Click to show the Add Mapping dialog where you define the content type and language associated with it.
Remove | Click to remove the selected language mapping.

- Project Properties, C/C++ General category
  - Language Mapping page
- File Properties, C/C++ General category
  - Language Mapping page