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Author: v-thepet

docs/debugger/autos-and-locals-windows.md

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 # Inspect variables in the Autos and Locals windows
 
-The **Autos** and **Locals** windows show variable values while you are debugging. The **Autos** window shows variables used around the current breakpoint. The **Locals** window shows variables defined in the local scope, which is usually the current function or method.  
+The **Autos** and **Locals** windows show variable values while you are debugging. The windows are only available during a debugging session.
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+The **Autos** window shows variables used around the current breakpoint. The **Locals** window shows variables defined in the local scope, which is usually the current function or method.  
 
 To open the **Autos** window, while debugging, select **Debug** > **Windows** > **Autos**, or press **Ctrl**+**Alt**+**V** > **A**.