Exception Assistant Dialog Box

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The Exception Assistant dialog box appears when a run-time exception is thrown. The Exception Assistant displays the type of exception, provides additional information and links to troubleshooting tips, provides a way to search for additional help online, and allows the user to perform certain actions, such as viewing details of the exception.

Task List

To see a topic dealing with troubleshooting the type of exception you have encountered, click one of the tip messages displayed in the Troubleshooting Tips pane.

To perform actions associated with the exception, click one of the actions displayed in the action pane.

For information about how to enable or disable the Exception Assistant, see General, Debugging, Options Dialog Box.

User Interface Element List

Type of Exception
Displays the type of exception thrown.

Additional Information
Displays additional information about the exception.

Troubleshooting Tips
Displays links to troubleshooting tips that may help you discover the source of the exception.

Actions
Lists actions that can be performed, such as seeing more information about the exception object.

Get Help Online
Allows you to search for additional help online.

See Also

Debugger Security
Use the Exception Assistant
How to: Correct Run-Time Errors with the Exception Assistant
Error Types