The Output window displays messages generated by the compiler. It also displays the output resulting from debugging instructions that you place in your code. The type of output may vary slightly for different languages. For more information about a specific language, see the debugging topics for that language.
The output displayed in the Output window may be generated by several different sources. Output from each source is displayed on a separate page within the Output window. You can switch between output pages by selecting them from the list at the top of the Output window.
The contents of the Output window is cleared each time you run or compile your application. You can cut or copy text from the Output window or delete the text at any time.
Some compilers may also direct task-oriented output to the Task List window instead of the Output window. For example, misspelled variable names or improper syntax might generate an item in the Task List to allow you to easily correct your mistake. In some cases a message may also be generated in the Output window; the exact behavior is dependent on the language engine.
To view the Output Window