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Did you know… You can press Alt+Num * to Show Next Statement - #308

I never paid any attention to this command until I start writing this tip. I’m sure i’ve used it before, but it was quite a while ago.

On the Debug toolbar, you’ll find a yellow arrow for the Debug.ShowNextStatement command. The keyboard shortcut is Alt+Num *

Show Next Statement Alt+Num * in debug toolbar

When you run this command, the editor will open the file that has the next statement and will put focus at the beginning of the line.

Debug.ShowNextStatement puts focus on the line that contains the next statement

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Posted: Monday, September 08, 2008 3:00 AM by saraford

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Serge Wautier said:

No, I didn't know. And I wonder why you waited until 2008 to tell me! :-D

# September 8, 2008 9:47 AM

Mike said:

How do you actually type Alt-Num * on the keyboard?  Can you add a little more detail here?

# September 9, 2008 9:34 AM

Vincent said:

I guess she means: Alt + the * button on your 'numeric' part of your keyboard. Dunno how else to explain :)

Good work btw Sara.

# September 10, 2008 2:51 AM

Visual Studio Hacks said:

The lack of posts over the past week was due to the hurricane (Ike) damage and my subsequent lack of internet service (as well as power, water, gasoline, and many other important things). That stuff is back for me now, but the last report I saw stated

# September 21, 2008 7:07 PM
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