Enable the code editor line numbers in Visual Studio

How to enable the code editor line numbers in Visual Studio ?

Following steps might vary slightly depending on the version of Visual Studio you are using, but the general process is similar. If you are using a different edition or version of Visual Studio, the menu and option locations may differ slightly, but the line numbers option is typically found in the Text Editor options for the specific programming language.

    1.     Open Visual Studio:

        • Launch Visual Studio on your computer.

    2.     Open or Create a Project:

        • Open an existing project or create a new one.

    3.     Open a Code File:

        • Open the code file in which you want to enable line numbers.

    4.     Go to Options:

        • In the menu, go to Tools > Options.

    5.     Navigate to Text Editor Options:

        • In the "Options" window, navigate to Text Editor > Your Language > General.

        Example:

            • For C#, go to Text Editor > C# > General.

            • For HTML, go to Text Editor > HTML > General.

            • Replace "Your Language" with the language you are working with.

     6.    Enable Line Numbers:

        • In the "General" options for the text editor, find the "Line numbers" checkbox.

        • Check the "Line numbers" option to enable line numbers in the code editor.

    7.     Apply and OK:

        • Click the "OK" button to apply the changes and close the Options window.

    8.     Verify:

        • Open a code file or switch to the one you have open, and you should now see line numbers displayed in the left margin of the code editor.