How to: Compile and Run a Project in Visual Studio

To compile and run the current project

• Press F5 while you are in the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
  The IDE compiles the project and runs the application within the Visual Studio debugger.

To compile and run the current project from the menu

• From the Debug menu of the Visual Studio IDE, choose Start Debugging.
  The IDE compiles the project and runs the application within the Visual Studio debugger.

To compile and run the current project without debugging

• Press CTRL+F5 in the Visual Studio IDE.
  The IDE compiles the project and runs the application.