How can I count a specific variable in the code in Visual Studio?

Question

HI

I understand that we can search specific word/Variable in VS2010 editor. For example, If I used a variable called (MyTest) and I want to count how many times I used this variable/word in the code of say (10000) lines. If possible, how can we do it in the current form or count the word in all form the project?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Assuming you wont to search for "MyVariable" press Ctrl+H and the Find/Replace Dialog should open. Enter "MyVariable" into the "Find what" field and again into the "Replace with" field. Set the Scope to "Current Document" and press the "Replace all" button. A message will popup telling "xxx occurrence(s) replaced.", where xxx is the number you are looking for.

Press the "undo"-Button once, if you want to revert the document-state to unchanged.

Answer 2

Can you not highlight the variable and press Shift+F12? This will tell you all of the matches found.