If you select a block of code and use the key sequence Ctrl+K+C, you'll comment out the section of code. Whether it's because you're trying to track down a 'but,' or experimenting with code change, from time to time you'll want to comment and uncomment blocks of code. It doesn't delete the code, it just removes the icon that lets you expand and collapse. The key sequence Ctrl+M+U will remove the collapsible region.

Did you know you can create your own collapsible regions? If you select a section of code and then use the key sequence Ctrl+M+H, you turn that region into a collapsible/expandable region. If you use the Alt+Down Arrow keys, the line of code selected moves down.Ĭreate Collapsible Region Ctrl+M+H/Ctrl+M+UĬhances are you've noticed the '+' and '-' symbols in the margins that let you collapse and expand your classes and functions.

If you put the cursor on a line of code and use the Alt+Up Arrow keys, the line of code you've selected moves up. This keyboard shortcut is new in Visual Studio 2013. There's a good chance at least one of them will be new to you. Here are five of my favorite keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio.

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