Creating Code Snippets
IntelliSense Code Snippets are stored in XML files that adhere to the IntelliSense Code Snippets XML schema. This section contains topics that explain how to create and modify your own code snippets.
In This Section
How to: Create a Basic Code Snippet
Describes how to create a simple code snippet.How to: Create a New Snippet with Imports and References
Explains how to add Imports and References elements to Visual Basic code snippets.How to: Create a New Snippet with Replacements
Explains how to add customizable literals and objects to code snippets.How to: Create Code Snippets for XML Files
Explains how to create a code snippet for XML files.How to: Assign a Shortcut Name to a Snippet
Explains how to assign a shortcut name to a snippet.How to: Publish Code Snippets
Explains the process for packaging and deploying code snippets.Code Snippet Functions
Describes how to use the functions specified in the Function Element (IntelliSense Code Snippets) element of a code snippet.