Getting Help

Although Visual C# was designed to be as intuitive as possible, you'll find that you occasionally need assistance in performing a task. In all honesty, Visual C# isn't very intuitivewith all the power and flexibility come complexity. It doesn't matter how much you know, Visual C# is so complex and contains so many features that you'll have to use Help at times. This is particularly true when writing Visual C# code; you won't always remember the command you need or the syntax of a command. Fortunately, Visual C# includes a comprehensive Help feature.

To access Help from within the design environment, press F1. Generally, when you press F1, Visual C# shows you a Help topic directly related to what you're doing. This is known as context-sensitive help, and when it works, it works well. For example, you can display help for any Visual C# syntax or keyword (functions, objects, methods, properties, and so on) when writing Visual C# code by typing the word into the code editor, positioning the cursor anywhere within the word (including before the first letter or after the last), and pressing F1. You can also get to Help from the Help menu on the menu bar.

By the Way

If your project is in Run mode, Visual C#'s Help won't be displayed when you press F1. Instead, the Help for your application will appearif you've created Help.