How do I sync the Solution Explorer with the current File in Visual Studio?
Problem
When I have an open code file in Visual Studio that I am editing I would like to keep that same file highlighted inside of the solution Explorer so that I know where I am at. What I'd really like is to change the focus to a different code file and the solution explorer to move to the file that I am editing. Further Explanation and example: I have a project with 2 files: and . I open both files. The focus is on . I click on the Tab, thereby changing the file that I am editing to . Desired Behavior: The solution explorer will highlight .
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Fix for: How do I sync the Solution Explorer with the current File in Visual Studio?
Tools - Options - Projects and Solutions - General - Track Active Item In Solution Explorer I don't have full Visual Studio, only the Express Editions, where it seems to be checked by default for VB.NET and unchecked by default in C++.NET.
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