How to reset track changes in Visual Studio?

Question

I am using Visual Studio and I really like the track changes feature:

After a while, the files I am currently editing are completely green. When it happens I want to clear all the marks.

I found three ways but they are not as simple as I would like:

• Close and reopen Visual Studio.

• Close and reopen all files.

• Open the option dialog, uncheck the feature, reopen the dialog and check the feature back.

Is there a magic shortcut ?

Answer 1

I have just published simple Visual Studio Extension named Clear Tracked Changes which does the job. Basically it toggles the TOOLS -> Options -> Text Editor -> Track Changes setting, which clears the tracked changes as a side effect.