VSCode Shortcut Commands for Windows and macOS

 

VSCode Shortcut Commands for Windows and macOS

Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a popular code editor developed by Microsoft. It provides a wide range of features and extensions to enhance your coding experience. One of the key aspects that can significantly boost productivity in VSCode is mastering its keyboard shortcuts. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the most useful VSCode shortcuts for both Windows and macOS users.

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Basic Navigation

Action	Windows Shortcuts	macOS Shortcuts
Open Command Palette	Ctrl + Shift + P	Cmd + Shift + P
Open File	Ctrl + P	Cmd + P
Close Editor	Ctrl + W	Cmd + W
Close All Editors	Ctrl + K, Ctrl + W	Cmd + K, Cmd + W
Switch to Next Editor	Ctrl + 1, 2, 3, 4...	Cmd + 1, 2, 3, 4...
Go to Definition	F12	F12
Go to Line	Ctrl + G	Cmd + G
Go Back	Alt + Left Arrow	Ctrl + -
Go Forward	Alt + Right Arrow	Ctrl + Shift + -

Editing

Action	Windows Shortcuts	macOS Shortcuts
Copy Line	Ctrl + C	Cmd + C
Paste Line	Ctrl + V	Cmd + V
Cut Line	Ctrl + X	Cmd + X
Undo	Ctrl + Z	Cmd + Z
Redo	Ctrl + Y	Cmd + Shift + Z
Duplicate Line	Alt + Shift + Down Arrow	Option + Shift + Down Arrow
Move Line Up/Down	Alt + Up/Down Arrow	Option + Up/Down Arrow
Comment/Uncomment Line	Ctrl + /	Cmd + /

Search and Replace

Action	Windows Shortcuts	macOS Shortcuts
Find	Ctrl + F	Cmd + F
Find Next	F3	Cmd + G
Find Previous	Shift + F3	Cmd + Shift + G
Replace	Ctrl + H	Cmd + Option + F
Toggle Search/Replace Panel	Ctrl + Shift + F	Cmd + Shift + F

Code Management

Action	Windows Shortcuts	macOS Shortcuts
Format Document	Shift + Alt + F	Shift + Option + F
Show Problems Panel	Ctrl + Shift + M	Cmd + Shift + M
Open Integrated Terminal	Ctrl + `	Cmd + `
Run Task	Ctrl + Shift + B	Cmd + Shift + B
Toggle Sidebar	Ctrl + B	Cmd + B

Debugging

Action	Windows Shortcuts	macOS Shortcuts
Start/Continue Debugging	F5	F5
Step Over	F10	F10
Step Into	F11	F11
Step Out	Shift + F11	Shift + F11
Toggle Breakpoint	F9	F9

Extensions and Miscellaneous

Action	Windows Shortcuts	macOS Shortcuts
Open Extensions View	Ctrl + Shift + X	Cmd + Shift + X
Open Settings	Ctrl + ,	Cmd + ,
Open Keyboard Shortcuts	Ctrl + K, Ctrl + S	Cmd + K, Cmd + S

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Mastering these shortcuts can greatly enhance your efficiency and workflow in VSCode. Whether you're debugging, writing code, or managing files, these commands help streamline your coding experience.