Editing Code and Resource Files

Describes how to use the Code Editor to write and format code.

Explains how to add new resources to projects, and how to modify resources by using an appropriate resource editor.

Describes how to customize the editor by setting editor options.

Provides links to procedures about using the Find and Replace window, Bookmarks, and the Task List and Error List to locate lines of code.

Describes how to use the Toolbox and the Add Item dialog box to add controls and components to your code.

Explains how to browse hierarchies of used and available symbols and resources.

Discusses how to use Class Designer to design, view, and refactor classes and other types.

Describes how to use IntelliSense and the Toolbox, Class View, and Object Browser while you are writing code.

Provides definitions for the XML elements that are used to create code snippets.

Discusses ways to configure, save, and share settings.

Provides links to procedures for customizing and automating the IDE.

Explains how to create solutions and projects, and how to work with files in storage-based and reference-based projects.

Provides links to information about how to set breakpoints, handle exceptions, use edit and continue, and fine-tune your application.

Lists Visual Studio commands together with arguments and devenv switches.