How to: Stop Code Changes

Note

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While Edit and Continue is in the process of applying code changes, you can stop the operation.

Caution

Stopping code changes in managed code can produce unexpected results. Applying changes to managed code is normally a quick process, so there is seldom a need to stop code changes in managed code.

To stop applying code changes

  • Choose Stop Applying Code Changes from the Debug menu.

    This menu item is visible only when code changes are being applied.

    If you choose this option, none of the code changes are committed.

See Also

Edit and Continue
Edit and Continue, Debugging, Options Dialog Box