view source working in vs2022 but not in VS 2026

Question

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

Answer 1

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.

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.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

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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