How to: Locate Help for Compiler Errors
Note
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All C# compiler errors have corresponding topics that explain why an error is generated, and in some cases, how to fix the error. To get help on a particular error message, try one of the following:
Procedure
To find help for an error
Click the error number in the Output Window, and press F1.
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Type the error number in the Look for box in the Index.
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Type the error number in the Search page.