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.


Basic Navigation

ActionWindows ShortcutsmacOS Shortcuts
Open Command PaletteCtrl + Shift + PCmd + Shift + P
Open FileCtrl + PCmd + P
Close EditorCtrl + WCmd + W
Close All EditorsCtrl + K, Ctrl + WCmd + K, Cmd + W
Switch to Next EditorCtrl + 1, 2, 3, 4...Cmd + 1, 2, 3, 4...
Go to DefinitionF12F12
Go to LineCtrl + GCmd + G
Go BackAlt + Left ArrowCtrl + -
Go ForwardAlt + Right ArrowCtrl + Shift + -

Editing

ActionWindows ShortcutsmacOS Shortcuts
Copy LineCtrl + CCmd + C
Paste LineCtrl + VCmd + V
Cut LineCtrl + XCmd + X
UndoCtrl + ZCmd + Z
RedoCtrl + YCmd + Shift + Z
Duplicate LineAlt + Shift + Down ArrowOption + Shift + Down Arrow
Move Line Up/DownAlt + Up/Down ArrowOption + Up/Down Arrow
Comment/Uncomment LineCtrl + /Cmd + /

Search and Replace

ActionWindows ShortcutsmacOS Shortcuts
FindCtrl + FCmd + F
Find NextF3Cmd + G
Find PreviousShift + F3Cmd + Shift + G
ReplaceCtrl + HCmd + Option + F
Toggle Search/Replace PanelCtrl + Shift + FCmd + Shift + F

Code Management

ActionWindows ShortcutsmacOS Shortcuts
Format DocumentShift + Alt + FShift + Option + F
Show Problems PanelCtrl + Shift + MCmd + Shift + M
Open Integrated TerminalCtrl + `Cmd + `
Run TaskCtrl + Shift + BCmd + Shift + B
Toggle SidebarCtrl + BCmd + B

Debugging

ActionWindows ShortcutsmacOS Shortcuts
Start/Continue DebuggingF5F5
Step OverF10F10
Step IntoF11F11
Step OutShift + F11Shift + F11
Toggle BreakpointF9F9

Extensions and Miscellaneous

ActionWindows ShortcutsmacOS Shortcuts
Open Extensions ViewCtrl + Shift + XCmd + Shift + X
Open SettingsCtrl + ,Cmd + ,
Open Keyboard ShortcutsCtrl + K, Ctrl + SCmd + K, Cmd + S

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.

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