How to: Set a Simple Breakpoint
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The Visual Studio debugger provides many ways of setting breakpoints. This topic gives two quick ways of setting simple breakpoints.
For other ways of setting breakpoints, see:
How to: Set an Address Breakpoint
How to: Set a Function Breakpoint
How to: Set a Breakpoint on a Function Call from the Call Stack Window
For ways of setting advanced features on a breakpoint, see:
How to: Specify a Breakpoint Condition
How to: Specify a Breakpoint Filter
How to: Specify a Tracepoint/Breakpoint Action
Note
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To set a simple breakpoint (from the shortcut menu)
In a source window, right-click on a line of executable code where you want to set a breakpoint.
In the shortcut menu, go to Breakpoint and choose Insert Breakpoint.
To set a simple breakpoint (from the Debug menu)
In a source window, click on a line of executable code where you want to set a breakpoint.
From the Debug menu, choose Toggle Breakpoint.