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Commands, Menus, and Toolbars
A VSPackage typically has a user interface that includes one or more commands. Commands are found on menus, toolbars (such as a toolbar in a tool window), and command combo boxes.
The topics in this section explain how commands, menus, and toolbars work in VSPackages.
Command, Menu, and Toolbar Overview Presents best practices for adding menus and toolbars to your VSPackage.
How VSPackages Add User Interface Elements to the IDE An in-depth description of the Command Table Format specification.
Visual Studio Command Table (.Vsct) Files Describes an XML-based syntax and compiler for command tables.
Default Command, Group, and Toolbar Placement Describes predefined commands, groups, menus, and toolbars.
IDE-Defined Commands, Menus, and Groups Specifies the predefined menus, commands, and command groups available for use by the Visual Studio IDE.
Command Design Explains how to implement commands.
Common Tasks with Commands, Menus, and Toolbars Provides a comprehensive list of common menu tasks.
Walkthroughs for Commands, Menus, and Toolbars Provides a collection of walkthroughs for commands, menus, and toolbars.