IntelliSense

When you are prompted to enter data into a text field in Internet Explorer and you are provided with a list of choices based on previous input, this is the AutoComplete feature. AutoComplete is part of the intelligence input that makes sense technology, or IntelliSense.

Visual Studio enhances IntelliSense technology to provide class member lists, procedure parameter information, quick info, complete word, and VB-specific features.

List Members

When you are typing the name of an object reference and type the member-of operator—the period—the List Member feature of IntelliSense displays a list of members of that object that you can choose from to complete your code. To manually list members, choose Edit, IntelliSense, List Members, ...

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