To create a custom COBOL snippet

  1. Create a code snippet file.

    See the Visual Studio Help for instructions.

  2. Edit the code of the snippet file in the editor to include the desired functionality.

    See the MSDN Code Snippet Schema Reference.

  3. Specify COBOL in the <Code Language=""> tag - <Code Language="Cobol">.
  4. Save the file as type Snippet Files (*.snippet).
  5. To update Intellisense with your snippet, use Visual Studio Code Snippet Manager to add the file you just created to the available COBOL snippets.

    See How to: Manage Code Snippets in the Visual Studio Help.

Parent topic: Inserting Code Snippets
Related information
To insert a snippet in your code
Shortcuts for the COBOL Snippets
MSDN Code Snippet Schema Reference