Computer Science 30
4.0-Programming & Design
 

Using Microsoft Help Pages

The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a set of online and offline services designed to help developers write applications using Microsoft products and technologies. Help is never more than a few mouse clicks away in the VB.NET integrated development environment (IDE). There are many different types of help available.

Understanding the importance of using HELP !!!

The Microsoft Help files are your first source of information for understanding syntax, language references and components. There is no textbook listed for this class. Learning how to use the help files will prevent frustration as you learn the intricacies of the programming language. Use it wisely, use it often, use it as a first source of information.

Below is a list of articles that will provide you with information about how to get help from Help. Take the time to read through the articles. Articles are linked together in groups of related concepts. Articles that you find useful can be added to your favourites folder for future reference. Copy and paste the terms below into the search term field to find the suggested articles. Make sure the filter is set to Visual Basic.

  • Help, on Help
  • Document Explorer, about Document Explorer

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