Code Development Aids

An editor works with a language service and Visual Studio to let a user create source code. Therefore, the editor must implement features to provide a rich editing environment that a user expects from Visual Studio.

In This Section

• Automatic Formatting
  Describes how an editor supports automatic formatting of source code.

• Parameter Info Tooltips
  Describes how an editor supports the IntelliSense Parameter Info Tooltip.

• Statement Completion
  Describes how an editor supports the IntelliSense statement list and member completion list.

• How to: Support the Collapse to Definitions Command
  Explains the purpose of the Collapse to Definitions command and provides instructions about how to use this command.

• How to: Provide Hidden Text Support
  Explains the purpose of a hidden text region and provides instructions about how to implement a hidden text region.

• How to: Provide Expanded Outlining Support
  Explains the two options that extend outlining support for your language beyond supporting the Collapse to Definitions command.

Related Sections

• Developing a Language Service
  Provides links to information about how to customize the core editor by adding support for a language service.

• Editor Features
  Describes the features available in the Visual Studio core editor.