Comparing Two Files in the IDE

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  1. Select two files in the IDE.
  2. Right-click and choose Tools > Diff from the pop-up menu to run the diff command.

    By default, the graphical two-paned diff viewer displays the two files side by side with the differences highlighted.

  3. To change between the graphical diff viewer and the textual diff viewer, use the Visualizer combo box:

    Each time you change a setting in the Visualizer combo box, the diff command runs again with the new setting.

  4. To change between the built-in diff engine and the command-line diff engine, use the Engine combo box:

    Each time you change a setting in the Engine combo box, the diff command runs again with the new setting.

You can modify the Diff display properties in the Options window. To access the display properties, choose Tools > Options from the main menu, click Advanced Options in the Options window and expand IDE Configuration > Server and External Tool Settings > Diff and Merge Types.


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