How can I see the compile error-code number in Visual Studio Error List view?

Question

In previous versions of Visual Studio I remember I saw the error code/number in the Error List View. I may have that confused with C++ though. To see the actual compile error number I need to save and compile the project and then check the Output-window.

It's nothing but a convenience to see the actual error number at once and it makes it easier to do a Google search for it. Below is a screenshot of error code CS1002.

Anybody any idea how to magically show the compile time error numbers again?

PS: likewise, it would be great if hitting F1 in that same window would bring me to the error description page on MSDN as opposed to the useless "how to use the Error Window" page.

Answer 1

I am afraid you can't see the information in the "Error List" window. What you can do is to open "Output" windows (you find it in "View" menu or press Ctrl+W,O. The output will be not in the table form, but you will nevertheless see the information which you need:

Answer 2

Visual Studio 2015 has this feature: