Customize default Start Page

Question

Hello,
I want to add the create and open web site commands to the default Visual Studio start page (2013 or 2015). Is it available anywhere to be edited? (I remember doing it in older versions.) I have only found hints on how to create one from
scratch.
Thanks,
Jan

Answer 1

Hello Jan,
Thank you for your detailed explaination.
When you see the
Start Page link you showed, you can find this:
To test a custom Start Page
Press F5.
The experimental instance of Visual Studio opens with the new Start Page installed but not selected.
In the experimental instance of Visual Studio, on the Tools menu, click
Options.
In the Options dialog box, under Environment, select
Startup. Then, on the Customize Start Page list, select your .xaml file, and click
OK.
On the View menu, click Start Page.
The working Start Page is displayed. You must close the experimental instance, re-copy any changed files, and then re-open the experimental instance to see new changes.
This means you can choose the new created XAML as your start page. So it is possible for any user to use your custom start page, as a result, the new customed page will be the default startpage. In this way, it seems it is already meet your need. Does it
make any difference and do you have any reason that you need to do this?
Best regards,
Barry
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