2.1. Hacks 6-15
Visual Studio is, above all else, a code editor. Before getting into some of the more advanced hacks like creating and using add-ins, customizing Visual Studio, or speeding up how quickly you write code, you must first learn how to best take advantage of the editor that is at the heart of Visual Studio. The editor is where you probably spend most of your time in Visual Studioafter all, the editor is where you write and edit your code. The editor is also probably a key reason that you have decided to use Visual Studio as opposed to a simple text editor like Notepad. The editor offers enhancements like syntax coloring, IntelliSense, code formatting, and much more. This chapter includes hacks on how to best take advantage of the clipboard, including an add-in that can be used to easily paste long strings into the editor. This chapter also include hacks that look at how to get the most out of IntelliSense and how to master the use of regions. Last, you will learn how to choose the right editor and learn how to use a couple new editor features in Visual Studio 2005.
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