Visual Studio Code (VSCode) has become one of the most popular code editors among developers, thanks to its flexibility, rich features, and extensive customization options. Whether you’re a seasoned programmer or just starting your coding journey, mastering keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance your productivity and workflow efficiency.
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List of VSCode Shortcut Cheat Sheet
- Open Command Palette: Ctrl + Shift + P
- Quick Open: Ctrl + P
- Toggle Sidebar: Ctrl + B
- Toggle Integrated Terminal: Ctrl + `
- Switch between Editor Panes: Ctrl + 1-9
Editing
- Copy: Ctrl + C
- Cut: Ctrl + X
- Paste: Ctrl + V
- Undo: Ctrl + Z
- Redo: Ctrl + Shift + Z
- Select All: Ctrl + A
- Find: Ctrl + F
- Find and Replace: Ctrl + H
- Toggle Line Comment: Ctrl + /
- Toggle Block Comment: Ctrl + Shift + /
- Go to Definition: F12
- Go to Declaration: Ctrl + F12
- Go to Type Definition: Ctrl + Shift + P and type “Navigate to Type Definition”
- Go to Implementation: Ctrl + F12
- Go to Symbol: Ctrl + Shift + O
Code Formatting
- Format Document: Shift + Alt + F
- Format Selection: Ctrl + K, Ctrl + F
Miscellaneous
- Toggle Full Screen: F11
- Zoom In: Ctrl + +
- Zoom Out: Ctrl + –
- Reset Zoom: Ctrl + 0
- Show Command Palette: Ctrl + Shift + P
Debugging
- Start Debugging: F5
- Stop Debugging: Shift + F5
- Step Over: F10
- Step Into: F11
- Step Out: Shift + F11
Remember, these shortcuts can vary based on your operating system and keybindings configuration in VSCode. You can also customize shortcuts according to your preferences in VSCode settings.