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[regression] [worked-in:All versions prior to Version 16.6.0]
Renaming an object or variable name in Visual Studio Version 16.6.0 no longer provides the 'rename' option on the context menu. It's no longer possible to effectively and efficiently rename objects as a bulk operation.

Original Comments

David Bentley on 5/21/2020, 08:16 PM:

Just updated to 16.6.0 and having the same issue. Was driving me nuts thinking it was just me. As a side note, [Ctrl + R], [Ctrl + R] allows to rename, but you have to use it BEFORE you rename and not after. It is just not as efficient or familiar.

Visual Studio Feedback System on 5/22/2020, 01:53 AM:

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dave on 5/22/2020, 06:06 AM:

Yes. I don't know if that [CTRL+R]^2 functionality has always been there, but it's un-intuitive and not nearly as efficient. Especially with the extra step of needing to click 'Apply' on a dialog that is on the other side of the screen.
There was nothing wrong with the functionality in prior versions, rename the object, right+click and select Rename. It worked, it was effective, it wasn't broken.
That needs to be put back. Right now that missing functionality is simply a bug.

David Bentley on 5/22/2020, 06:56 AM:

Looks like this was around in 16.5.0 and was claimed to be fixed (but clearly has not):
#42703

Visual Studio Feedback System on 5/27/2020, 09:55 AM:

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