Changes to Visual C++ 6.0 Key Commands
Due to changes and addition of features in Visual C++, the following key combinations have been reassigned.
Note
Many key combinations have been removed. For more information, see Obsolete Visual C++ 6.0 Key Commands.
For information on changing default combinations, see How to: Work with Keyboard Shortcuts.
File, Project, View, and Window Management Keyboard Shortcut Changes
Visual C++ 6.0 key combination |
Version 6.0 command(s) and scope |
Comment |
---|---|---|
CTRL + SHIFT + G |
FileGoTo (File) |
Obsolete. |
CTRL + ALT + P |
ProjectSelectTool (Project) |
Obsolete. |
ALT + 4 |
ActivateVariablesWindow (View) |
Displays the Locals window. See Variable Windows for more information. |
CTRL + W |
ClassWizard (View) |
Obsolete. See Where Are ClassWizard and WizardBar in Visual C++ .NET? for more information. |
ALT + F6 |
WindowDockingView (Window management) |
Obsolete. This key command now displays the next window pane. A window's ability to dock depends on the current view and the window type. See Window Types for more information. |
Debugger Keyboard Shortcut Changes
Visual C++ 6.0 key combination |
Version 6.0 command(s) |
Comment |
---|---|---|
CTRL + F11 |
DebugToggleMixedMode |
This command still toggles between the code and the disassembler, but you must be in Break mode to use the key combination. |
Alt + F11 |
DebugMemoryNextFormat |
Obsolete. This key combination now opens the Macro Explorer. |
Editing and Dialog Layout Keyboard Shortcut Changes
Visual C++ 6.0 key combination |
Version 6.0 command(s) and scope |
Comment |
---|---|---|
F4 |
GoToNextErrorTag (Edit) |
You can double-click an error in the Output Window to locate it in the code editor. This global key command displays the next error. |
SHIFT + F4 |
GoToPrevErrorTag (Edit) |
You can double-click an error in the Output Window to locate it in the code editor. This global key command displays the previous error. |
CTRL + J |
ConditionalUp (Edit) |
Obsolete. |
F8 |
SelectChar (Edit) |
Obsolete. You can use the StickyKeys accessibility feature to toggle selection mode. See Microsoft Windows Help for using this feature. |
CTRL + T |
TypeInfo (Edit) |
Obsolete. In the text editor, this key combination now transposes selected characters. (Edit.CharTranspose) |
ALT + UP ARROW |
LayoutSpaceEvenlyDown (Dialog Layout) |
Obsolete. Use CTRL + DOWN ARROW. |
Image Editor and Tools Keyboard Shortcut Changes
The Visual C++ 6.0 keyboard shortcuts in the Image Editor are no longer available. For an updated list, see Accelerator Keys for the Image Editor.
Key combination |
Version 6.0 command(s) and scope |
Comment |
---|---|---|
CTRL + B |
ImagePickupBrush (Image editor) |
Obsolete. |
INSERT |
ImageNewDevice (Image editor) |
Obsolete. |
CTRL + SHIFT + N |
ImageOutlinedRoundRectTool (Image editor) |
Obsolete. |
CTRL + SHIFT + E |
ImageOutlinedEllipseTool (Image editor) |
Obsolete. |
ALT + F12 |
Browse (Tools) |
Obsolete. |
Insert Keyboard Shortcut Changes
Visual C++ 6.0 key combination |
Version 6.0 command(s) |
Comment |
---|---|---|
CTRL + 1 |
InsertDialog |
Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box. |
CTRL + 2 |
InsertMenu |
Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box. |
CTRL + 3 |
InsertCursor |
Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box or use the Add New Item dialog box (CTRL + SHIFT + A) and from the Templates pane, select Cursor (.cur). |
CTRL + 4 |
InsertIcon |
Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box, or use the Add New Item dialog box (CTRL + SHIFT + A) and from the Templates pane, select Icon (.ico). |
CTRL + R |
InsertResource |
Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box, or use the Add New Item dialog box (CTRL + SHIFT + A) and from the Templates pane, select Resource file (.rc). To add an existing resource file, Use the Add Existing Item dialog box and locate the .rc file to add. |
See Also
Concepts
Pre-defined Keyboard Shortcuts