# Language Mappings preferences

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

Language Mappings Options
Option | Description
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Content Type | The content type associated with the language.
Configuration | Shows the list of configurations for the selected content type.
Language | Shows the list of corresponding languages associated with the configurations in the list for the specific content type.

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