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How to change the default view for Web pages and WinForms in Visual Studio

By default Visual Studio.NET initially displays Web pages and WinForms in a Design view. But if you prefer Source view, you can set it to be the default view.

For Web pages:

  1. Go to Tools | Options... | HTML Designer and select Source View.
  2. Click OK button.

For WinForms:

  1. Right-click on a WinForm in the Solution Explorer and then click Open With.... Open With dialog opens.
  2. Choose CSharp Editor in the list and then click Set as Default button.
  3. Click OK button.
12/5/2007
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