Clarify how to access Syntax Visualizer symbol commands via right-click context menu #47089
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The documentation for the Syntax Visualizer was inconsistent about how to access semantic inspection commands like "View TypeSymbol (if any)", causing user confusion. Some commands mentioned right-clicking while others did not, leading users to think these commands didn't exist.
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/docs/csharp/roslyn-sdk/syntax-visualizer.mdto consistently explain that all semantic inspection commands are accessed via right-click context menu on syntax nodes:Before
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The changes make the documentation more actionable and clear, ensuring users understand exactly how to access these features in Visual Studio's Syntax Visualizer tool.
Fixes #22669.
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