Project Shortcut Keys, Visual Basic 6.0 Default Shortcut Option

The following shortcut key combinations can be used to add new items to a project, build a project, or open files or projects.

Command Name

Shortcut Keys

Description

Build.BuildSolution

CTRL + SHIFT + B

Builds all of the projects in the solution using the current solution configuration.

Build.Compile

CTRL + F7

Creates an object file containing machine code, linker directives, sections, external references, and function/data names for the selected file.

File.NewFile

CTRL + SHIFT + N

Displays the New File dialog box where you can select a new file to add to the current project.

File.NewProject

CTRL + N

Displays the New Project dialog box where you can create projects and add them to the current solution.

File.OpenFile

CTRL + SHIFT + O

Displays the Open File dialog box where you can select an existing file to open.

File.OpenProject

CTRL + O

Displays the Open Project dialog box where you can add existing projects to your solution.

File.AddExistingItem

CTRL + D

Displays the Add Existing Item dialog box, which allows you to add an existing file to the current project.

File.AddNewItem

CTRL + SHIFT + A

Displays the Add New Item dialog box, which allows you to add a new file to the current project.

Project.RunSelection

CTRL + Q

Runs the current selection.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Work with Shortcut Key Combinations

Concepts

Introduction to Solutions, Projects, and Items

Reference

Global Shortcut Keys, Visual Basic 6.0 Default Shortcut Option

Integrated Help Shortcut Keys, Visual Basic 6.0 Default Shortcut Option

Window Management Shortcut Keys, Visual Basic 6.0 Default Shortcut Option

Other Resources

Visual Basic 6.0 Default Shortcut Keys