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Why Properties pane in Visual Studio 2022 Community is empty?


I am not sure why I cannot open properties pane in visual studio 2022 Community version installed on my Windows 11. I have attempted multiple approaches but still having to deal with a blank page in properties pane. I need help from community,

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Solution

  • I had to open a Console Application instead of CMakeProject or Windows Desktop Application in the start of the Visual Studio. For some reason that I don't understand, CMakeProject or Windows Desktop Application templates are not allowing to have an active "properties" pane for the project.