Visual Studio 2010 IntelliSense doesn't select a default value - it just marks it

Question

I have a pretty annoying problem with the IntelliSense in Visual Studio 2010:

Every now and then (but not always - just out of my control) the Intellisense engine ch

Answer 1

You might switched into low- impact IntelliSense mode, just hit Ctrl+Alt+Space and it will solve the problem.

Answer 2

For completeness, this option has a toggle button up on the toolbar:

Its visual status will tell you which completion mode is currently selected.

Answer 3

It can also be changed by going to Edit -> IntelliSense -> ToggleCompletionMode

Answer 4

I had the same problem, but find pressing TAB always selects the default selection.

Answer 5

Try Ctrl-Alt-Space.

found that on Connect, and seems to work for me

Answer 6

For C++ at least,

Tools / Options / Text Editor / C/C++/ Advanced / IntelliSense

and change Member List Commit Aggressive to True