show-paren-mode

show-paren-mode is a variable defined in `paren.el'.
Its value is

nil

Documentation:
Non-nil if Show-Paren mode is enabled.
See the command `show-paren-mode' for a description of this minor mode.
Setting this variable directly does not take effect;
either customize it (see the info node `Easy Customization')
or call the function `show-paren-mode'.

You can customize this variable.