Visual Studio Code Keyboard Shortcuts

 

Visual Studio Code Keyboard Shortcuts

Summary:

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) offers a plethora of keyboard shortcuts that provide significant advantages to developers and users. These shortcuts enhance productivity by reducing reliance on the mouse, enabling rapid code navigation, and quick access to essential functions. By streamlining tasks like code editing, debugging, and version control, they save valuable time and minimize interruptions. Moreover, personalized keybindings can be configured, tailoring the editor to individual preferences and workflows. With its extensive keyboard shortcut support, VS Code empowers users to work more efficiently, making it a favored choice for coding and development tasks across various programming languages and platforms.

Commands	Keyboard Shortcuts
New Folder	Ctrl + O
New File	Ctrl + N
New Window	Ctrl + Shift + N
Choose File	Ctrl + P
Close File	Ctrl + W
Close all Files	Ctrl +K & Ctrl +W
Close Window	Ctrl + Shift + W
Window Zoom in / out	Ctrl + /Ctrl -
File Zoom	Ctrl + wheel up / down
Change Theme	Ctrl +K & Ctrl +T
Open Terminal or Toggle Terminal	Ctrl + J
Window Minimize	Windows + M
New Folder	Ctrl + O
File Commands
Select All	Ctrl + A
Select by line	Ctrl + L / Shift + down arrow
Save	Ctrl + S
Find	Ctrl + F
Replace	Ctrl + H
Line Cut	Ctrl + X
Undo / Redo	Ctrl + Z / Ctrl + Y
Select & Match	Ctrl + D
Copy Paste	Shift + Alt + down / up arrows
Multiple Selection	Alt + click

    

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) shortcuts provide several advantages. They boost productivity by enabling rapid code navigation, efficient debugging, and quick access to commonly used commands. Customizable shortcuts cater to individual preferences, making coding more comfortable. These time-saving features enhance the overall coding experience in VS Code.