I remember from some time ago that Eclipse had auto-complete when you type, and now I can only get it when pressing Ctrl + Space. I already checked and
This question is so valid even in 2018 with eclipse photon.
1) Go to Window > Prefrences > C/C++ > Editor > Content Assist > Advanced.
2) Check "Parsing-based proposal(Task-focused)".
3) Bind a key now by pressing "Ctrl + Space".