Modifying IntelliSense Options
Most IntelliSense options are in effect by default. You can turn off an IntelliSense option by default and invoke it through a menu command or keystroke combination.
Even when an IntelliSense option is on by default, you can explicitly invoke it. You can also change the default key mappings for each option.
Note
If you change your IntelliSense settings, then your new settings will apply to IntelliSense in both the Code Editor and the Immediate Mode Command Window.
To turn IntelliSense options OFF by default
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Select the Text Editor folder.
In the All Languages property page, clear check boxes for IntelliSense features that you do not want:
Auto list members applies to List Members
Parameter information applies to Parameter Info
[C#]
In the IntelliSense property page, clear text box options or check box options for IntelliSense features that you do not want:
Show completion list after a character is typed
Committed by typing the following characters
Committed by pressing the space bar
IntelliSense pre-selects most recently used members applies to IntelliSense for Most Recently Used Members
For more information, see IntelliSense, C#, Text Editor, Options Dialog Box
[C++]
In the Formatting property page, clear check boxes for IntelliSense features that you do not want:
- Enable automatic Quick Info tooltips applies to Quick Info
To change default key mappings for IntelliSense options
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Environment folder and then click the Keyboard page.
In the list box, click one of the following:
Edit.ListMembers
Edit.ParameterInfo
Edit.QuickInfo
Edit.CompleteWord
For more information on modifying keyboard mappings, see How to: Work with Shortcut Key Combinations.