03.09 Window Layouts: Design, Debug, and Full Screen

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vstipEnv0052

In vstipEnv0051, 03.08 Window Layouts: The Four Modes, page 90, I discussed the four layout modes in Visual Studio. I thought it would be instructive to demonstrate the three most common modes together here.

As we discuss these modes, keep in mind that each has its own layout that can be customized to your needs. For example, you might clearly need some windows in Design Mode (for example, the Pending Changes window) that perhaps aren’t necessary in Debug Mode.

Design Mode

This is the mode you see when you first start up Visual Studio. It is one of the two most common modes you will find yourself in. The following illustration shows a view of my Design ...

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