By default, with the preprocessor option on or off, the elements inside the inactive preprocessor regions are visible in the Outline view. These elements appear in gray.
Note: You can use the Outline Filter Preferences to hide them from the Outline view.

To view inactive preprocessor region elements:

  1. Open Outline view by selecting Window from the main menu, and then Show View > Outline.
  2. On the Outline view toolbar, select View Menu Filters . The Outline Filter Preferences window appears.
  3. Click to clear the Inactive preprocessed regions check box.
    Note: To hide the inactive preprocessor elements from the Outline view, select the Inactive preprocessed regions check box.
  4. Click OK to save your changes.