You can navigate through the element tree by using the navigation buttons or selecting items in the tree. You can also navigate items using the XAML or Dependencies window.
Using the Navigation Buttons
To navigate through the element tree using the navigation buttons, complete the following steps:
1. Click an element in the element tree to activate navigation buttons, if the navigation buttons are not active.
2. Click the Previous arrow button to return to the previous item or the Next arrow button to move to the next item.
Note that clicking the arrows buttons will move to each node and then items in that node before moving to the next node.
Using the Element Tree
You can use the mouse to navigate the element tree. In the element tree, click an item to select it. You can expand and contract nodes by clicking the "+" and "-" icons next to a node.
Using the Dependencies Window
You can navigate through the element tree by using the Dependencies window. Complete the following steps:
1. Select the Dependencies tab if the Dependencies window is not visible.
2. Using the mouse, expand nodes in the element tree and select an item.
The Dependencies window will display items that use and are used by the selected element.
3. In the Dependencies window, double-click an item to move to it in the element tree.