'In Visual Studio, what is the keyboard shortcut and Command ID to "search/query everything box"
In Visual Studio 2021 or above what is the keyboard shortcut (KeyMap) Command ID to the "search everything box"? This box is displayed top right of IDE menu bar. It offers a global search including, IDE actions, menus, commands and symbols within code. The default Ctrl+Q is NOT assigned on my config, used for something else. Please see the screenshot:
Could not find the correct command in KeyMap. For information, in JetBrains Rider, this command is called "Search Everywhere".
Solution 1:[1]
According to Visual Studio documentation
Use the Ctrl+Q keyboard shortcut to access the search box
Advance Shortcuts:
The search results include tabs for All, Code, Visual Studio. You can save time by using the following keyboard shortcuts for different types of searches:
Ctrl+Q, Ctrl+T for files, types, and members Ctrl+Q, Ctrl+M for Visual Studio menus, options, components, and templates Ctrl+Q, Ctrl+E to go to the All tab, for both
Solution 2:[2]
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