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Author: Mikejo5000

.github/workflows/clean-repo.yml

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ jobs:
       pull-requests: write
 
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/[email protected].0
+      - uses: actions/[email protected].1
 
       # Call clean repo
       - name: Clean repo

.github/workflows/whats-new.yml

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ jobs:
       pull-requests: write
 
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@d632683dd7b4114ad314bca15554477dd762a938
+      - uses: actions/checkout@eef61447b9ff4aafe5dcd4e0bbf5d482be7e7871
 
       - name: "Print manual run reason"
         if: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' }}

docs/ide/building-and-cleaning-projects-and-solutions-in-visual-studio.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Build and clean projects and solutions
 description: Build, rebuild, or clean some of your projects or project items, or all of your projects, in your Visual Studio project solution.
-ms.date: 10/17/2023
+ms.date: 10/3/2024
 ms.subservice: compile-build
 ms.topic: conceptual
 f1_keywords:
@@ -29,7 +29,9 @@ By using the procedures in this topic, you can build, rebuild, or clean all or s
 > [!NOTE]
 > The UI in your edition of Visual Studio might differ from what this topic describes, depending on your active settings. To change your settings, for example to **General** or **Visual C++** settings, choose **Tools** > **Import and Export Settings**, and then choose **Reset all settings**.
 
-## To build, rebuild, or clean an entire solution
+## To build, rebuild, or clean a solution
+
+Use this procedure to build the solution in the current configuration (for example, `Debug` or `Release`). If you want to build multiple configurations at once, see [Batch build](#batch-build).
 
 1. In **Solution Explorer**, choose or open the solution.
 
@@ -70,6 +72,21 @@ By using the procedures in this topic, you can build, rebuild, or clean all or s
 
     When this check box is cleared, all projects, their dependencies, and the solution files are built when you run any of the preceding commands.
 
+## Batch build
+
+When you build using **Build solution** or **Build project** options, Visual Studio builds the current configuration. You can use the batch build command to build multiple configurations in one operation.
+
+From the menu bar, choose **Build** > **Batch build**. The **Batch build** dialog box appears.
+
+:::image type="content" source="media/building-and-cleaning-projects-and-solutions/batch-build.png" border="false" alt-text="Screenshot of the Batch build dialog box.":::
+
+Select the desired projects and configurations and use the buttons to build, rebuild, or clean. The build operations start immediately, and all the output appears in the **Output** window.
+
+The selections you made are remembered the next time you open the **Batch build** dialog box.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Batch build is not available for all project types. See [Build multiple configurations simultaneously](how-to-build-multiple-configurations-simultaneously.md).
+
 ## To build only the selected Visual C++ project
 
 Choose a C++ project, and then, on the menu bar, choose **Build** > **Project Only**, and one of the following commands:

docs/ide/default-keyboard-shortcuts-in-visual-studio.md

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ For a list of common keyboard shortcuts and other productivity information, see:
 
 For more information about accessibility in Visual Studio, see [Accessibility tips and tricks](../ide/reference/accessibility-tips-and-tricks.md) and [How to: Use the keyboard exclusively](../ide/reference/how-to-use-the-keyboard-exclusively.md).
 
-The keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio may vary depending on your keyboard layout and language settings. You can [identify the keyboard shortcut for a command](identifying-and-customizing-keyboard-shortcuts-in-visual-studio.md#identify-a-keyboard-shortcut) or [customize your keyboard shortcut](identifying-and-customizing-keyboard-shortcuts-in-visual-studio.md#customize-a-keyboard-shortcut). See the [Dev Community ticket](https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/t/Copying-a-specific-cell-for-an-error-in/424849?q=error+copy&ftype=idea&stateGroup=active) related to this issue for more information.
+The keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio may vary depending on your keyboard layout and language settings. You can [identify the keyboard shortcut for a command](identifying-and-customizing-keyboard-shortcuts-in-visual-studio.md#identify-a-keyboard-shortcut) or [customize your keyboard shortcut](identifying-and-customizing-keyboard-shortcuts-in-visual-studio.md#customize-a-keyboard-shortcut). See the [Dev Community ticket](https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/t/Issue-with-New-Ctrl---Comment-Shortc/10725157?q=keyboard+language&ftype=idea&stateGroup=active) related to this issue for more information.
 
 ## Printable shortcut cheatsheet
 

docs/ide/how-to-manage-editor-modes.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Full screen and virtual space mode
 description: Learn how to manage the Visual Studio editor modes to display all of the tools and windows in a way that works best for you.
-ms.date: 02/06/2023
+ms.date: 10/03/2024
 ms.topic: how-to
 helpviewer_keywords:
 - word wrap
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ With Visual Studio, you can view the code editor in various display modes.
 > [!NOTE]
 > The dialog boxes and menu commands you see might differ from those described in this article depending on your active settings or edition. To change your settings, for example to **General** or **Visual C++** settings, select **Tools** > **Import and Export Settings**, and then select **Reset all settings**.
 
+The keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio may vary depending on your keyboard layout and language settings. You can [identify the keyboard shortcut for a command](identifying-and-customizing-keyboard-shortcuts-in-visual-studio.md#identify-a-keyboard-shortcut) or [customize your keyboard shortcut](identifying-and-customizing-keyboard-shortcuts-in-visual-studio.md#customize-a-keyboard-shortcut). See the [Dev Community ticket](https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/t/Issue-with-New-Ctrl---Comment-Shortc/10725157?q=keyboard+language&ftype=idea&stateGroup=active) related to this issue for more information.
+
 ## Enable full screen mode
 
 You can choose to hide all tool windows and view only document windows by enabling **Full Screen** mode.

docs/ide/media/building-and-cleaning-projects-and-solutions/batch-build.png

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Customize & save your personal Visual Studio IDE settings
 description: Customize the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE) in ways that best support your own development style and requirements.
-ms.date: 04/03/2024
+ms.date: 10/04/2024
 ms.topic: conceptual
 author: anandmeg
 ms.author: meghaanand
@@ -50,7 +50,9 @@ Many personalization options are exposed through the [Environment Options](../id
 
 To change the color theme between Dark, Light, Blue, and Blue (Extra Contrast), enter *theme* in the search box, and then choose **Environment** > **General**. In the **Options** dialog box, change the **Color theme** option.
 
-To change colorization options in the editor, enter *environment* in the search box, and then choose **Environment** > **Fonts and Colors**. See [Change fonts, colors, and themes](../ide/how-to-change-fonts-and-colors-in-visual-studio.md).
+To change colorization options in the editor, enter *environment* in the search box, and then choose **Environment** > **Fonts and Colors**. See [Change fonts, colors, and themes](how-to-change-fonts-and-colors-in-visual-studio.md).
+
+You can also use the **Tools** > **Options** > **Environment** > **Fonts and Colors** to establish a custom font and color scheme for various user interface elements in the integrated development environment (IDE). See the reference page on [Fonts and Colors, Environment, Options dialog box](./reference/fonts-and-colors-environment-options-dialog-box.md).
 
 ## Customize menus and toolbars
 

docs/ide/media/vs-2022/solution-explorer-view.png

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Learn about Solution Explorer
 description: Use Solution Explorer in Visual Studio and review the context menu options to manage the projects and files in a solution.
-ms.date: 03/15/2024
+ms.date: 10/04/2024
 ms.topic: conceptual
 helpviewer_keywords:
 - solution explorer [Visual Studio]
@@ -157,6 +157,12 @@ You can find the **Collapse All Descendants** command on the right-click context
 
 ::: moniker-end
 
+## New Solution Explorer View
+
+You can use the **New Solution Explorer View** to add a new scoped Solution Explorer view. In the Solution Explorer, right-click on the folder you want to set as the root folder of the new view and then select **New Solution Explore View** from the context menu. A new Solution Explorer window appears that you can dock or float as needed.
+
+:::image type="content" source="media/vs-2022/solution-explorer-view.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the New Solution Explorer View from the right-click context menu in Solution Explorer.":::
+
 ## Related content
 
 - [What are solutions and projects in Visual Studio?](solutions-and-projects-in-visual-studio.md)

docs/ide/personalizing-the-visual-studio-ide.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ To configure and deploy these policies, you can use [Microsoft Intune](../instal
 
 ## Configure content exclusion
 
-Content exclusion for GitHub Copilot enables administrators to prevent certain files from being available to Copilot and keep sensitive content secure from Copilot use. You can use content exclusions to configure GitHub Copilot to ignore specific files in a [repository](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-github-copilot-in-your-organization/configuring-content-exclusions-for-github-copilot#configuring-content-exclusions-for-your-organization) or [organization](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-github-copilot-in-your-organization/configuring-content-exclusions-for-github-copilot#configuring-content-exclusions-for-your-repository). Content exclusion is only available with a GitHub Copilot Business or a GitHub Copilot Enterprise subscription. 
+Content exclusion for GitHub Copilot enables administrators to prevent certain files from being available to Copilot and keep sensitive content secure from Copilot use. You can use content exclusions to configure GitHub Copilot to ignore specific files in a [repository](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-github-copilot-in-your-organization/configuring-content-exclusions-for-github-copilot#configuring-content-exclusions-for-your-repository) or [organization](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-github-copilot-in-your-organization/configuring-content-exclusions-for-github-copilot#configuring-content-exclusions-for-your-organization). Content exclusion is only available with a GitHub Copilot Business or a GitHub Copilot Enterprise subscription. 
 
 With [Visual Studio 2022 version 17.11](/visualstudio/releases/2022/release-notes), GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio will ignore excluded content. When you exclude content from Copilot, completions and chat aren't available on the affected files.
 
@@ -69,4 +69,4 @@ Note that Visual Studio 2022 version 17.11 only respects rules in the root repos
 
 - Excluded content isn't included in GitHub Copilot Chat's responses.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="media/vs-2022/visual-studio-github-copilot-admin/copilot-content-exclusions-chat-response.png" alt-text="Screenshot of chat's responses on excluded content." lightbox="media/vs-2022/visual-studio-github-copilot-admin/copilot-content-exclusions-chat-response.png":::
+    :::image type="content" source="media/vs-2022/visual-studio-github-copilot-admin/copilot-content-exclusions-chat-response.png" alt-text="Screenshot of chat's responses on excluded content." lightbox="media/vs-2022/visual-studio-github-copilot-admin/copilot-content-exclusions-chat-response.png":::