Changes to Visual C++ 6.0 Key Commands

Due to changes and addition of features in Visual C++, the following key combinations have been reassigned.

Note

Many key combinations have been removed. For more information, see Obsolete Visual C++ 6.0 Key Commands.

For information on changing default combinations, see How to: Work with Keyboard Shortcuts.

File, Project, View, and Window Management Keyboard Shortcut Changes

Visual C++ 6.0 key combination	Version 6.0 command(s) and scope	Comment
CTRL + SHIFT + G	FileGoTo (File)	Obsolete.
CTRL + ALT + P	ProjectSelectTool (Project)	Obsolete.
ALT + 4	ActivateVariablesWindow (View)	Displays the Locals window. See Variable Windows for more information.
CTRL + W	ClassWizard (View)	Obsolete. See Where Are ClassWizard and WizardBar in Visual C++ .NET? for more information.
ALT + F6	WindowDockingView (Window management)	Obsolete. This key command now displays the next window pane. A window's ability to dock depends on the current view and the window type. See Window Types for more information.

Debugger Keyboard Shortcut Changes

Visual C++ 6.0 key combination	Version 6.0 command(s)	Comment
CTRL + F11	DebugToggleMixedMode	This command still toggles between the code and the disassembler, but you must be in Break mode to use the key combination.
Alt + F11	DebugMemoryNextFormat	Obsolete. This key combination now opens the Macro Explorer.

Editing and Dialog Layout Keyboard Shortcut Changes

Visual C++ 6.0 key combination	Version 6.0 command(s) and scope	Comment
F4	GoToNextErrorTag (Edit)	You can double-click an error in the Output Window to locate it in the code editor. This global key command displays the next error.
SHIFT + F4	GoToPrevErrorTag (Edit)	You can double-click an error in the Output Window to locate it in the code editor. This global key command displays the previous error.
CTRL + J	ConditionalUp (Edit)	Obsolete.
F8	SelectChar (Edit)	Obsolete. You can use the StickyKeys accessibility feature to toggle selection mode. See Microsoft Windows Help for using this feature.
CTRL + T	TypeInfo (Edit)	Obsolete. In the text editor, this key combination now transposes selected characters. (Edit.CharTranspose)
ALT + UP ARROW	LayoutSpaceEvenlyDown (Dialog Layout)	Obsolete. Use CTRL + DOWN ARROW.

Image Editor and Tools Keyboard Shortcut Changes

The Visual C++ 6.0 keyboard shortcuts in the Image Editor are no longer available. For an updated list, see Accelerator Keys for the Image Editor.

Key combination	Version 6.0 command(s) and scope	Comment
CTRL + B	ImagePickupBrush (Image editor)	Obsolete.
INSERT	ImageNewDevice (Image editor)	Obsolete.
CTRL + SHIFT + N	ImageOutlinedRoundRectTool (Image editor)	Obsolete.
CTRL + SHIFT + E	ImageOutlinedEllipseTool (Image editor)	Obsolete.
ALT + F12	Browse (Tools)	Obsolete.

Insert Keyboard Shortcut Changes

Visual C++ 6.0 key combination	Version 6.0 command(s)	Comment
CTRL + 1	InsertDialog	Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box.
CTRL + 2	InsertMenu	Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box.
CTRL + 3	InsertCursor	Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box or use the Add New Item dialog box (CTRL + SHIFT + A) and from the Templates pane, select Cursor (.cur).
CTRL + 4	InsertIcon	Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box, or use the Add New Item dialog box (CTRL + SHIFT + A) and from the Templates pane, select Icon (.ico).
CTRL + R	InsertResource	Obsolete. Use the Add Resource dialog box, or use the Add New Item dialog box (CTRL + SHIFT + A) and from the Templates pane, select Resource file (.rc). To add an existing resource file, Use the Add Existing Item dialog box and locate the .rc file to add.

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