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zainnab

1 Apr 2010 1:00 AM

Command: File.CloseAllButThis
Versions: 2008,2010
Published: 4/1/2010
Code: vstipEnv0011

If you ever get the urge to close every file except one you want to keep open then just right-click on the file tab and choose "Close All But This":

Comments

Anders Borum

5 Apr 2010 5:22 AM

Hi,

I always wire LCTRL+W to "Close File" (i.e. the current document), and LCTRL+LSHIFT+W to "Close All but This". I've found it's some of the most important functions to keep my workspace tidy while writing code.

Also, don't forget to take a good look at the Power Commands for Visual Studio 2010 when they become available (they were pulled after VS 2010 RC was made available, afaik).
Luciano Evaristo Guerche (Gorše)

7 Apr 2010 8:33 AM

Zain,

Why there isn't a "Close All (including this)"menu option yet, even in VS2010?
zainnab

7 Apr 2010 8:46 AM

Lucaiano,

There IS a command to do that it's Window.CloseAllDocuments but sadly it isn't mapped to a keyboard shortcut by default. Just head over to Tools -> Options -> Keyboard and map the command to a keystroke that is comfortable for you.

Z
MarkM

24 Oct 2011 3:40 PM

Is there a way to remove this option from the open file tab context menu? I often accidentally click this instead of "Close" and inadvertently close all the files I am working on...