how to see the location of a file in visual studio solution explorer

Question

I can look for file with ctrl + , and get what i want

I can also right click the file tab and show the file in windows explorer

but the action above wont tell me where it is in the tree.

How can i see where the file lies inside the tree view in solution explorer?

Answer 1

You need Sync with Active Document .

In Visual Studio 2015, check

If you are using older version of VS and don't have that button, you need to check Tools -> Options -> Project and Solution -> Track Active Item in Solution Explorer.