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

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 title: Inspect variables - Autos and Locals windows
 description: Inspect variables in the Autos and Locals windows while debugging in Visual Studio. The Autos and Locals windows show variable values while you are debugging.
-ms.date: 07/25/2024
+ms.date: 09/06/2024
 ms.topic: how-to
 f1_keywords:
   - vs.debug.autos
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ To make your search more or less thorough, use the **Search Deeper** dropdown li
 > [!NOTE]
 > This feature is supported for .NET Core 3.0 or higher.
 
-You can quickly inspect objects by their properties in the Autos and Locals windows with the **Pinnable Properties** tool. To use this tool, hover over a property and select the pin icon that appears or right-click and select the **Pin Member as Favorite** option in the resulting context menu. This bubbles up that property to the top of the object's property list, and the property name and value is displayed in the **Value** column. To unpin a property, select the pin icon again or select the **Unpin Member as Favorite** option in the context menu.
+You can quickly inspect objects by their properties in the Autos and Locals windows with the **Pinnable Properties** tool. To use this tool, hover over a property and select the pin icon that appears or right-click and select the **Pin Member as Favorite** option in the resulting context menu. This bubbles up that property to the top of the object's property list, and the property name and value are displayed in the **Value** column. To unpin a property, select the pin icon again or select the **Unpin Member as Favorite** option in the context menu.
 
 ![Screenshot of Pin properties in the Locals window.](../debugger/media/basic-pin.gif "Pin properties in the Locals window")
 
@@ -103,6 +103,12 @@ Set a breakpoint and start debugging. When the breakpoint is hit, execution paus
 ![Screenshot of Debug Location toolbar.](../debugger/media/debuglocationtoolbar.png "Debug Location toolbar")
 ::: moniker-end
 
+::: moniker range=">= vs-2022"
+## Get AI assistance
+
+If you have [Copilot](../ide/visual-studio-github-copilot-extension.md), you can get AI assistance while you're looking at variables in the Autos or Locals windows, or in data tips. Right-click on a variable and use the **Ask Copilot** ![Screenshot of Ask Copilot button.](../debugger/media/vs-2022/debug-with-copilot-ask-copilot-button.png) button. In this scenario, Copilot already knows the context for your question, so you don't need to provide context yourself in chat. For more information, see [Debug with Copilot](../debugger/debug-with-copilot.md).
+::: moniker-end
+
 ## <a name="bkmk_whatvariables"></a> Variables in the Autos window (C#, C++, Visual Basic, Python)
 
 Different code languages display different variables in the **Autos** window.

docs/debugger/debug-with-copilot.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Debug with GitHub Copilot
 description: Use Copilot to help debug your apps and provide performance insights.
-ms.date: 05/21/2024
+ms.date: 09/06/2024
 ms.topic: how-to
 dev_langs: 
   - CSharp
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ In this article, you'll learn how to debug more efficiently using GitHub Copilot
 In addition, Copilot provides more precise help for a few targeted scenarios including the following:
 
 - Exceptions
+- Variables
 - Deadlocks
 - Auto Insights for CPU Usage
 
@@ -98,6 +99,9 @@ The following simple example shows how to get AI assistance using the inline Cha
 
 1. Right-click in the code and choose **Ask Copilot** to open the inline Chat view.
 
+   > [!TIP]
+   > Alternatively, you can right-click a variable in the Autos or Locals window, or in a data tip, and choose **Ask Copilot**. This provides Copilot with the variable name and context, so you don't need to provide context yourself in the chat.
+
 1. Type the following question in the inline Chat view:
 
    ```
@@ -215,6 +219,6 @@ In this example, we show AI suggestions for a conditional breakpoint. For tracep
 
 In addition to interactive debugging assistance, Copilot provides detailed information in the CPU Usage [Auto Insights](../profiling/cpu-insights.md). It provides information and insights related to a set of specific performance insights. With Copilot, ask questions about functions on the identified hot paths in your code, which can help you produce more efficient or cost-effective code.
 
-When the CPU Usage tool provides auto insights in the Top Insights section, select **Ask Copilot** to learn from Copilot and start asking questions.
+The **Ask Copilot** button appears even if no specific performance insights are identified. Select **Ask Copilot** to learn from Copilot and start asking questions. 
 
 [ ![Animation of using Copilot with CPU Usage.](../debugger/media/vs-2022/debug-with-copilot-top-insights.gif) ](../debugger/media/vs-2022/debug-with-copilot-top-insights.gif#lightbox)

docs/debugger/view-data-values-in-data-tips-in-the-code-editor.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: View and change variable values with data tips
-description: Use data tips while debugging code in the Visual Studio code editor to view and change variable values like arrays and structures.
-ms.date: 08/14/2024
+description: Use data tips while debugging code in the Visual Studio Code editor to view and change variable values like arrays and structures.
+ms.date: 09/06/2024
 ms.topic: how-to
 dev_langs:
   - CSharp
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ ms.author: mikejo
 manager: mijacobs
 ms.subservice: debug-diagnostics
 
-#customer intent: As a developer, I want to use data tips in the Visual Studio code editor, so I can view and change variable values when I debug my code.
+#customer intent: As a developer, I want to use data tips in the Visual Studio Code editor, so I can view and change variable values when I debug my code.
 ---
 
 # View and change variable values with DataTips in the code editor
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ When you hover over a variable to view the data tip, you can make the data tip t
 
 To enable transparency, follow these steps:
 
-1. In the Visual Studio code editor, select inside a data tip, and then select and hold Ctrl.
+1. In the Visual Studio Code editor, select inside a data tip, and then select and hold Ctrl.
 
 1. To maintain transparency, continue to hold Ctrl.
 
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ You can pin a data tip to keep it open on the code editor surface. You can also
 
 To pin a data tip, follow these steps:
 
-1. In the Visual Studio code editor, hover over a variable to show the data tip.
+1. In the Visual Studio Code editor, hover over a variable to show the data tip.
 
 1. In the data tip, use the pushpin to select **Pin to source**:
 
@@ -231,6 +231,12 @@ The following image shows the various options on the right-click menu for the me
 
 ::: moniker-end
 
+::: moniker range=">= vs-2022"
+## Get AI assistance
+
+If you have [Copilot](../ide/visual-studio-github-copilot-extension.md), you can get AI assistance while you're looking at variables in data tips. Right-click on a variable and use the **Ask Copilot** ![Screenshot of Ask Copilot button.](../debugger/media/vs-2022/debug-with-copilot-ask-copilot-button.png) button. In this scenario, Copilot already knows the context for your question, so you don't need to provide context yourself in chat. For more information, see [Debug with Copilot](../debugger/debug-with-copilot.md).
+::: moniker-end
+
 ## Visualize complex data types
 
 Visualizers display information in a more meaningful, and sometimes graphical, manner. Examples of visualizers include XML, HTML, JSON, and the [Text Visualizer](../debugger/string-visualizer-dialog-box.md). You can use visualizations to examine complex data types in your code during debugging.

docs/install/install-visual-studio.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Install Visual Studio and choose your preferred features
 titleSuffix: ''
 description: Learn how to install Visual Studio quickly. To reduce the installation footprint, choose your preferred features.
-ms.date: 06/18/2024
+ms.date: 09/06/2024
 ms.custom: vs-acquisition
 ms.topic: install-set-up-deploy
 helpviewer_keywords:
@@ -270,7 +270,15 @@ You can reduce the installation footprint of Visual Studio on your system drive.
 >
 > If you installed Visual Studio on your computer before, you won't be able to change the **Shared components, tools, and SDKs** path. It appears greyed out. This location is shared by all installations of Visual Studio.
 
-## Step 8 - Start developing
+## Step 8 - Sign in to your account (optional)
+
+While you don't have to sign in, there are many [advantages](../ide/signing-in-to-visual-studio.md#benefits-why-sign-in) to doing so.
+
+You can evaluate a free trial of [Visual Studio Professional or Visual Studio Enterprise](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/compare/) for 30 days. If you sign in, you can extend the trial period to 90 days. The 90-day trial extension works only one time. To continue using Visual Studio after a trial period ends, unlock it with an [online subscription](../ide/how-to-unlock-visual-studio.md#use-an-online-subscription) or a [product key](../ide/how-to-unlock-visual-studio.md#enter-a-product-key).
+
+Visual Studio Community doesn't require you to sign in. However, if the installation prompts you to sign in periodically, [sign in](../ide/signing-in-to-visual-studio.md) to continue using Visual Studio Community without interruptions.
+
+## Step 9 - Start developing
 
 After installation is complete, you can get started developing with Visual Studio.