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24 Jan 2011CPOL 19.6K   2   8
I know that some people like to have line numbers and it is particularly useful if you are sending code to somebody else, like posting it on CP in Q&A when asking for help with a problem, for example. In cases like that, it is much easier to say "the error is on line 123".However, I don't...
I know that some people like to have line numbers and it is particularly useful if you are sending code to somebody else, like posting it on CP in Q&A when asking for help with a problem, for example. In cases like that, it is much easier to say "the error is on line 123".

However, I don't like to have them on all the time so, provided that you haven't changed the default key-mappings simply type Ctl-g, enter the line number and press return. You get taken straight to the appropriate line.

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Generalsorry - wrong vote button - comment belongs on original post Pin
dmjm-h31-Jan-11 7:23
dmjm-h31-Jan-11 7:23 
GeneralRe: Honestly, 4 years and 2 months and you never write me. Now I... Pin
Henry Minute31-Jan-11 11:10
Henry Minute31-Jan-11 11:10 
GeneralReason for my vote of 2 The line number option is exactly wh... Pin
dmjm-h31-Jan-11 7:20
dmjm-h31-Jan-11 7:20 
GeneralReason for my vote of 5 I hadn't thought of that before. Pin
AspDotNetDev24-Jan-11 10:18
protectorAspDotNetDev24-Jan-11 10:18 
GeneralReason for my vote of 5 Now this IS useful, even if you have... Pin
dalek924-Jan-11 6:53
dalek924-Jan-11 6:53 
GeneralEven I am of the same opinion henry. I prefer Ctrl + G inste... Pin
Pravin Patil, Mumbai24-Jan-11 1:19
Pravin Patil, Mumbai24-Jan-11 1:19 
Even I am of the same opinion henry. I prefer Ctrl + G instead of having line number visible.
GeneralYou meant Ctrl + G right? ;) Pin
Venkatesh Mookkan23-Jan-11 15:27
Venkatesh Mookkan23-Jan-11 15:27 
GeneralRe: You are quite right. Thanks! :D Pin
Henry Minute24-Jan-11 0:11
Henry Minute24-Jan-11 0:11 

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