line numbers in visual c++

Suggest you use an editor like textpad to view code. You'll need to configure Studio for that - check help to do that....

get the latest update http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/downloads/updates/visualc5.asp

I could not find how to enable line numbers on this version. it should be on tools/options

it might get fixed with the update, but Ive searched and its notobvious. does your tutorial explain how to get line numbers in vc++ 5.0?

Hi bradz26
I am using visual c 6. There's nothing on tools/options about line numbers. The book I'm using "Sams teach yourself visual C++ in 21 days - J. Liberty - 4th ed." is good but it is a little technical. Does not go into the visual C++ environment at all.

Any other pointers?

Thanks
Sue

Don't know why exactly you want the line numbers, but in VC++ the line and column number of where the cursor is located is shown at the bottom right of the window.

You can't just look at the code and go straight to a particular line, but it at least tells you where you are and gives an idea of where to go. If you are looking to go to an error line after compilation etc. try clicking on the error message in the messages window to take you directly to the offending line.

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