Can't comment selection

Question

Sometimes, it seems I can\'t comment my code with the usual shortcut (command + /) under Xcode 8 Beta 4. The option is disabled in the menu (screen

Answer 1

I did as Joe_04_04. Renamed de Xcode APP to anything else and back to original name

Answer 2

This still (May 2017) happens to me occasionally in Xcode 8.3.2. Quitting Xcode is not enough to clear it up. Logging out and logging back in fixed it for me. I did not have to run a command line tool or reboot.

Answer 3

I just experienced this same issue for the first time (I've been using various versions of Xcode for over a year, maybe two).

After reviewing these threads, I noticed that my MacBook Pro had a pending update and could not install the update because Xcode was open. I closed/quit Xcode, installed the update, forced quit all open apps, restarted my laptop and the issue was resolved.