Using Smart Tags from the Keyboard
Keyboard: CTRL + . (period)
Command: View.ShowSmartTag
Versions: 2008,2010
Published: 10/16/2010
Code: vstipEdit0076
You have probably seen the smart tag indicator before. It's a bluish bar that shows up in your code when you use certain items:
Most people just put their mouse over the blue line and choose the option(s) listed in the tag:
However, did you know there is a keyboard shortcut that can be used to bring up the options? Just press CTRL + . (period) and it will bring up the option(s) without using the mouse: