# Enabling and disabling breakpoints and watchpoints

You can temporarily disable a breakpoint or watchpoint without losing the information it contains.

To enable or disable breakpoints or watchpoints:

1. In the Breakpoints view, do one of the following:
   - Select the breakpoints and watchpoints that you want to remove.
   - Click Edit > Select All.
   - Right-click, and select Select All.
2. In the Breakpoints view, right-click the highlighted breakpoints and watchpoints and click Disable or Enable.

C/C++ Development perspective

Using breakpoints and watchpoints

Run and Debug dialog box