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Visual Studio 2005 Shortcuts

I'm trying to bind the following shortcut: Ctrl + W to close tabs

How can you customize VS to add/change shortcuts? Also, what are the most useful shortcuts you guys have found?

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Kevin Avatar asked Aug 25 '08 17:08

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2 Answers

Tools > Options > (Show all settings), then Environment > Keyboard.

Here, rebind the key “File.Close” to Ctrl+W.

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Konrad Rudolph Avatar answered Nov 15 '22 08:11

Konrad Rudolph


VS 2005/2008 Keybinding posters:

These don't cover customizations but they're good reference materials and definitely helpful for finding new shortcuts.

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NakedBrunch Avatar answered Nov 15 '22 07:11

NakedBrunch