Undocking a code window in Visual Studio

Question

I've finally joined the 21st century and got a second monitor. I can merrily undock all the side windows (Solution Explorer, ToolBox etc) and plonk them anywhere I like on either monitor. I can't though figure out how to undock a code window. Is it possible? (I'm using vs2008).

Answer 1

The "Tear Off Editor Window" feature in Studio Tools from Exact Magic is I think the only option if can't just extend the application over your monitors, if you have multiple monitors of different sizes or a mix of portrait and landscape orientation.

However you cannot download Studio Tools from the original site as they were bought by another company who no longer support the software. You can download it from the the Wayback Machine: Studio Tools Download Link

Answer 2

Actually there is a way to do that.
You just need to install a FREE addon from Exact Magic named StudioTools
It has this feature called "Tear Off Editor Window".
You just activate the tab you want to tear off and from the StudioTools manu select Tear Off Editor.

I also strongly recommend you check out the rest of the features, especially the "Smart Goto" which rocks!

Answer 3

You could resize Visual Studio to cover both monitors, then right-click the code window and click New Vertical Tab Group

Answer 4

Just for you (VS2010) ;-p

Answer 5

Multi monitor is a key functionality of the new vs 2010 as was requested by a lot of devs.