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Peek Definition

Starting from Visual Studio 2013, the Peek Definition feature is available in the editor. It allows you to see source code of a referenced symbol without opening a new tab. With ReSharper, this feature works a little bit different:

  • All navigation features are available in the peek definition view. For example, you can invoke the Navigate To command (Ctrl+Shift+G). All navigation results are shown within the same peek definition view.

  • If the target symbol is defined in your solution, ReSharper performs code inspection and provides quick-fixes in the peek definition view:

    Code inspection in the peek definition view
    If you modify code, the file is reanalysed.

  • All refactorings are available in the peek definition view. You can press Ctrl+Shift+R to check the list of available refactorings.

  • You can close the definition widow by pressing Esc and switch between the editor and the definition window by pressing Shift+Esc.

Last modified: 21 December 2018

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