Introduction to the Visual Basic Express IDE

The Visual Basic Express integrated development environment (IDE) makes it easy for you to create programs for Microsoft Windows. The IDE contains several tools that help you design your applications and write, edit, and debug your application code. The following links will help you to familiarize yourself with the Visual Basic Express IDE. 

In This Section

• Exploring Your Solution: Using Solution Explorer
  Explains how to use Solution Explorer to manage your project files.

• Rummaging Through the Toolbox
  Explains how to find controls in the Toolbox and add them to an application.

• Setting Properties: Using the Properties Window
  Explains how to set the properties of controls in a Windows Forms application.

• Smart Coding: Using IntelliSense to Help You Write Code
  Explains how IntelliSense can make your coding tasks easier.

• Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigating the IDE by Using the Keyboard
  Lists the most common keyboard shortcuts that can help you to quickly perform tasks in the Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

Related Sections

• Overview of Developing Applications with Visual Basic Express
  Describes the Visual Basic Express IDE.