How to: Add a feature to SharePoint solutions

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When you create a SharePoint solution, one Feature and one Package are added to the solution. You can add more Feature items to organize different types of SharePoint files.

To add a feature through Solution Explorer

  1. In Solution Explorer, open the shortcut menu for Features, and then choose Add Feature.

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