HTML Designer Shortcut Keys, Visual Studio 6 Scheme

The following shortcut key combinations can be used only when editing in the HTML Designer. Certain key combinations are available only in a specific view of that designer.

Command Name

Shortcut Keys

Description

Edit.ParameterInfo

CTRL + I

Displays a tooltip that contains information for the current parameter. Only available in Source view of the HTML Designer.

Format.Bold

CTRL + B

Toggles the selected text between bold and normal. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Format.ConverttoHyperlink

CTRL + L

When text is selected, displays the Hyperlink dialog box. Available in Design view and Source view of the HTML Designer.

Format.InsertBookmark

CTRL + SHIFT + L

Displays the Bookmark dialog box, which lets you create a target for jumps in the current document. Available in Design view and Source view of the HTML Designer.

Format.Italic

CTRL + I

Toggles the selected text between italic and normal. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Format.LockElement

CTRL + SHIFT + K

Prevents an absolutely positioned element from being accidentally moved. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Format.Underline

CTRL + U

Toggles the selected text between underlined and normal. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Layout.InsertColumntotheLeft

CTRL + ALT + LEFT ARROW

Adds one column to the left of the current column in the table. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Layout.InsertColumntotheRight

CTRL + ALT + RIGHT ARROW

Adds one column to the right of the current column in the table. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Layout.InsertRowAbove

CTRL + ALT + UP ARROW

Adds one row above the current row in the table. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Layout.InsertRowBelow

CTRL + ALT + DOWN ARROW

Adds one row below the current row in the table. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Project.AddContentPage

CTRL + M, CTRL + C

Adds a new *.aspx file to the Web site and opens the file in the HTML Designer. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

View.AutoCloseTagOverride

CTRL + SHIFT + PERIOD

Temporarily overrides the default close tag behavior for the current tag. For more information, see Tag Specific Options. Available only in Source View of the HTML Designer.

View.Details

CTRL + SHIFT + Q

Displays icons for HTML elements that do not have a visual representation, such as comments, scripts, and anchors for absolutely positioned elements. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

View.EditMaster

CTRL + M, CTRL + M

Opens the *.master file in Source view. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

View.NextView

CTRL + PAGE DOWN

Switches among Design view, Source view, and Server Code view for the current document. Available in all views of the HTML Designer.

View.NonVisibleControls

CTRL + ALT + Q

Displays symbols for non-graphical elements such as div, span, form, and script elements. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

View.ObjectBrowser

F2

Displays the Object Browser.

View.ShowSmartTag

SHIFT + ALT + F10

Displays a smart tag menu of common commands for Web server controls. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

View.ViewDesigner

SHIFT + F7

Switches to Design view for the current document. Available only in Source view of the HTML Designer.

View.ViewMarkup

SHIFT + F7

Switches to Source view for the current document. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

View.VisibleBorders

CTRL + Q

Displays a 1-pixel border around HTML elements that support a BORDER attribute that is set to zero. Examples of such HTML elements are tables, table cells, and divisions. Available only in Design view of the HTML Designer.

Window.PreviousTab

CTRL + PAGE UP

Switches among Design view, Source view, and Server Code view for the current document. Available in all views of the HTML Designer.

See Also

Reference

Visual Studio 6.0 Default Shortcut Keys

HTML Designer