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If I click control-click a hyperlink in the text editor, it opens the URL in a new Visual Studio tab. I would rather the link open outside Visual Studio in my system's default web browser (happens to be Google Chrome). How can I arrange this?
I'm talking about hyperlinks in code comments.
I am using Visual Studio 2012. I found a similar question dated 2009, however the accepted answer (a macro) doesn't work in Visual Studio 2012.
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Open your HTML file in the Visual Studio Code Editor. On the far left vertical toolbar, click on “Extensions.” Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + X” to launch Extensions. Click on the search bar to enable writing. Input “open in browser.” Choose an extension that matches your search term.
To change the source default editor: Tools -> Options -> Search for "browser" -> View Source in "external editor" -> put the path to your preferred.
Frustratingly, this isn't possible in Visual Studio 2012 or 2013.
Bug reported to developers at http://visualstudio.uservoice.com/forums/121579-visual-studio/suggestions/2723548-open-links-in-an-actual-browser Please add your vote!
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There is an extension Open in External Browser. I'm using Visual Studio 2013 Professional. It works for me.
To install:
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