Using the keyboard for repetitive tasks is far more efficient than using the mouse. Especially when navigating complicated context menus, with the option you really need buried beneath countless sub-menus.
We all know the quick and easy shortcuts such as Ctrl+Shift+B or Ctrl+N, but these may not suit you or you may find that a certain option does not have a shortcut key assigned.
Fortunately, VS allows you to redefine or assign shortcut keys to its commands. Just follow these simple steps:
- Open Visual Studio 2010.
- Select “Tools | Customize”.
- Click “Keyboard…”.
- Use the search box to find the command.
- Select the command to assign the new shortcut.
- Press the shortcut key combination in the text box.
- Click Assign.
Try to use a key combination that is not in use, or is only used in a specific editor you usually do not need.
Have fun!
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