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Smart Compile Auto Correction

The Smart Compile Auto Correction feature suggests corrections when errors occur, allowing you to pick a solution to be applied to the code.

When an error occurs, if there is a symbol under the right side of the squiggle, resting your mouse over the squiggle or double-clicking the error message in the task list will turn the symbol into a smart tag panel. Clicking or resting your mouse pointer over the smart tag panel will open the Error Correction Options helper window, which displays a description of the error as well as a set of suggestions for fixing the error. Where appropriate, the helper window allows you to preview the fix in a separate window.

You can undo changes after they have been applied with an Undo operation (CTRL+Z).

To dismiss the Smart Compile Auto Correction helper window, click elsewhere in the editor.

This table lists and explains the elements shown in the Smart Compile Auto Correction window:

Element

Description

Error message

Displays the message associated with the error.

Suggested fix

Displays possible ways to fix the error. Click one to have it applied to your code.

Preview

Displays a preview of the corrected code. In situations where the fix does not affect the code, a preview will not be shown.

Expand all previews

Checking this box will expand all previews.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Correct Compiler Errors with Auto Correction

Concepts

Types of Errors

Configuring Warnings in Visual Basic