To check out a single file in the project:
- In the Project Explorer, right-click the file to check out.
- Choose Check Out.
- Add a comment.
- Click OK.
To check out multiple files in the project:
- In the Project Explorer, right-click the solution, project, or folder to check out.
- Choose Source Control > Check Out (Recursive).
The dialog box will list the files that can be checked out, i.e., ones whose
status is Controlled.
- In the dialog, deselect the files you do not wish want to check out and add a comment.
- Click OK.