To switch your working copy from the line of development you're working on to a branch or tag, use the Switch Solution option.
- In the Solution Explorer, right-click an item and select .
- In the Switch to window, enter the URL of the branch and the revision you want to switch to.
- Click OK.
Your working copy is switched to the branch or tag.
Note: If you've made changes to your working copy but have not committed them yet, the changes will get merged when you switch.