Visual Studio provides a feature called code folding, also known as outlining, which allows you to collapse and expand sections of your code. This can be useful for navigating large files, hiding unnecessary code, and improving overall code readability.
To use code folding in Visual Studio, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts:
CTRL + M + M: Collapse or expand the current section of code.CTRL + M + O: Collapse all sections of code.CTRL + M + L: Expand all sections of code.CTRL + M + A: Collapse all sections of code, including HTML files.CTRL + M + P: Expand all sections of code and disable outlining.
You can also access these options through the context menu by right-clicking in the editor and selecting "Outlining". Additionally, you can customize outlining options by going to Tools > Options > Text Editor > C# > Advanced > Outlining.
It’s worth noting that some of these shortcuts may have different behaviors depending on the programming language and file type you are working with. For example, CTRL + M + H will collapse or hide the current selection in some languages.
To disable outlining altogether, you can use the CTRL + M + P shortcut. To re-enable outlining, simply use the same shortcut again.
Code folding is a powerful feature that can help you work more efficiently with large codebases. By using these keyboard shortcuts and customizing your outlining options, you can improve your productivity and focus on writing high-quality code.