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I know how to turn Line Numbers on in the Visual Studio editor, but I can't figure out how to get column numbers or a ruler turned on. I want to know what column number I am at. I know I can see that in the Status Bar, but that is now what I am looking for. I used to be able to do this, but I can't find it now.
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Hi @Ray Pietrzak ,
Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!
Which version of Visual Studio are you using?
Please try to set the Spaces to Tabs in the status bar and check if the Column Number is appeared.
Sincerely,
Anna
I am using Visual Studio 2017. I already see the column number in the status bar. I am talking about at the top of the code editor. I see line numbers on the left. I would like to see column numbers at the top.
Hi @Ray Pietrzak , it is currently unavailable to show the column numbers at the top of the code editor.
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