> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://beyondcompare.gitbook.io/project/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://beyondcompare.gitbook.io/project/git/how-to-configure-visual-studio-to-use-beyond-compare-for-version-control.md).

# How to configure Visual Studio to use Beyond Compare for Version Control

In Visual Studio, you can specify a mergetool or difftool.  Beyond Compare can integrate with most version control systems and IDE's.  Check out the [latest instructions](http://www.scootersoftware.com/support.php?zz=kb_vcs) at the Scooter Software website.

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