Visual Studio 2008 Tip: View Debugger DataTip Information Easier

I don’t know about you, but when I’m debugging and using the data tip feature of Visual Studio 2005 or 2008, the data tip default font size of 8, is too small for me.  Sometimes I have trouble getting my mouse exactly where I want.  So this evening, I finally decided to get to the bottom of this and increase the font size.  Turns out it’s very easy to do.  Let’s take a look at the before & after first.

Before – Default Size

After – Easier To See

As you can see, the code is the same size, but the data tip is much larger.  I think it’s 14pt here.  Nice and big; easy to select the correct item in the list with the mouse now.  Maybe 14pt is too large for you, then since you are doing the choosing, select the size that best suits you.

Change Data Tip Font Size

Very straight forward to make this change.  From the Visual Studio 2005 or 2008 menu, select Tools, Options…, Environment, Fonts and Colors.  The from the dropdown select DataTips, and make your desired changes. 

I have also increased the size of the Statement Completion font and the [Watch, Locals and Autos Tool Window] font.

These tips are also very good for when performing presentations!

Have a great day,

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