view source working in vs2022 but not in VS 2026

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view source working in vs2022 but not in VS 2026

Ben-Haim, Udi 25

In LIve Visual Tree in VS 2026 insider , view source working in vs2022 but not in VS 2026

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Anonymous

Hello @Ben-Haim, Udi ,

Thanks for reporting this.

For what it's worth, I tested the "View Source" feature on my end with the latest version, and it appears to be working correctly.

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A new version of the Visual Studio 2026 has also just been released. Please try updating to the latest version to see if that solves the issue.

Since Visual Studio 2026 is a new version, we encourage you to report any issues directly to Microsoft through the Visual Studio feedback tool. You can find it by going to Help > Send Feedback > Report a Problem.

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Hope this helps.

annonyinggggg 0 Reputation points

2025-11-30T02:05:55.1966667+00:00

can someone help me, for some reason i can't access my data source and tomorrow is the deadline of my project, pls help.
annonyinggggg 0 Reputation points

2025-11-30T02:06:37.9033333+00:00

can someone help me, for some reason i can't access my data source and tomorrow is the deadline of my project, pls help.
Fiederer, Jens JF 20 Reputation points

2026-03-02T18:16:03.0033333+00:00

FWIW, we cannot see View Source anywhere, and that is with VS2026 18.3.0 and App SDK = 1.8.260101001
Fiederer, Jens JF 20 Reputation points

2026-03-02T19:21:31.27+00:00

I updated to the latest and greatest as of 3/2/2026 (VS 18.3.2, App SDK 1.8.260209005) and it was no better.
Anonymous

2026-03-03T04:13:19.6433333+00:00

I'm not sure if this is a regression issue, since I haven't heard of any similar problems being reported. However, I suggest creating a new question under the Developer Technologies – Visual Studio tag to receive better support from the community.
Fiederer, Jens JF 20 Reputation points

2026-03-03T14:16:40.5033333+00:00

I reported it as an issue using the VS feedback feature, it is being triaged.
Anonymous

2026-03-04T04:09:36.7766667+00:00

Thank you for your time. I hope the issue will be resolved soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to start a new thread and ask anytime.

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annonyinggggg 0 Reputation points

2025-11-30T02:05:55.1966667+00:00

can someone help me, for some reason i can't access my data source and tomorrow is the deadline of my project, pls help.
annonyinggggg 0 Reputation points

2025-11-30T02:06:37.9033333+00:00

can someone help me, for some reason i can't access my data source and tomorrow is the deadline of my project, pls help.
Fiederer, Jens JF 20 Reputation points

2026-03-02T18:16:03.0033333+00:00

FWIW, we cannot see View Source anywhere, and that is with VS2026 18.3.0 and App SDK = 1.8.260101001
Fiederer, Jens JF 20 Reputation points

2026-03-02T19:21:31.27+00:00

I updated to the latest and greatest as of 3/2/2026 (VS 18.3.2, App SDK 1.8.260209005) and it was no better.
Anonymous

2026-03-03T04:13:19.6433333+00:00

I'm not sure if this is a regression issue, since I haven't heard of any similar problems being reported. However, I suggest creating a new question under the Developer Technologies – Visual Studio tag to receive better support from the community.
Fiederer, Jens JF 20 Reputation points

2026-03-03T14:16:40.5033333+00:00

I reported it as an issue using the VS feedback feature, it is being triaged.
Anonymous

2026-03-04T04:09:36.7766667+00:00

Thank you for your time. I hope the issue will be resolved soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to start a new thread and ask anytime.

Answer 1

The issue you're experiencing with the Live Visual Tree in Visual Studio 2026 Insider, where the "view source" feature is not functioning as it does in Visual Studio 2022, may be related to changes or updates in the Visual Studio environment or the specific features available in the Insider version. It's important to ensure that you have the latest updates installed for Visual Studio 2026, as Insider builds can sometimes have bugs or incomplete features compared to stable releases.

Additionally, you may want to check the settings related to XAML Hot Reload, as this feature must be enabled to view the Live Visual Tree effectively. If you continue to face issues, consider reporting the problem through the Visual Studio feedback tool, as this can help the development team address any bugs in the Insider builds.

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