π Top VS Code Shortcuts to Supercharge Your Productivity! π»β¨
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Hey folks! π Welcome back to another fun dive into the world of coding productivity! Today, we're going to explore some of the coolest VS Code shortcuts that'll have you coding like a wizard π§ββοΈ in no time! These shortcuts are the secret sauce to make your development workflow smoother, faster, and maybe even a bit more fun! π So, grab your favorite drink βοΈ, sit back, and let's get started!
π¨ Quick Navigation Shortcuts
Ctrl + P (Cmd + P on Mac) π - This is your go-to shortcut for quickly opening files. Need to jump into a file without clicking through the sidebar? Ctrl + P to the rescue!
Ctrl + B (Cmd + B on Mac) π - Quickly toggle the file explorer to show or hide files. A handy way to manage your project structure.
Ctrl + ~ (Ctrl + ~ / Cmd + J on Mac) π₯ - Open and close the integrated terminal with a quick keystroke. Run commands without leaving your coding environment!
Ctrl + 2 (Cmd + 2 on Mac) π - Split the editor window into two panes. Perfect for comparing files or keeping an eye on different parts of your codebase.
Ctrl + W (Cmd + W on Mac) π - Close the currently active file tab. Clean up your workspace in a snap!
π‘ Editing Magic
Ctrl + D (Cmd + D on Mac) πΉ - Select the next occurrence of the current word. Perfect for quickly editing multiple instances! To skip a selection after hitting Ctrl + D, use Ctrl + K and then Ctrl + D.
Ctrl + Shift + L (Cmd + Shift + L on Mac) π― - Select all occurrences of the current selection. This one is a game-changer for mass editing.
Ctrl + Shift + K (Cmd + Shift + K on Mac) π - Need to delete a line? Just press this and poof! It's gone!
Shift + Option + Down π - Duplicate the current line downwards. Super useful for repeating or rearranging code!
π Super Fast Navigation
Ctrl + G (Cmd + G on Mac) π’ - Jump to a specific line. No more endless scrolling!
Ctrl + ] / [ (Cmd + ] / [ on Mac) πΉ - Indent lines to the right or left. Keep your code nice and tidy.
Ctrl + / (Cmd + / on Mac) βοΈ - Toggle line comment. Comment and uncomment with lightning speed!
Ctrl + Shift + O (Cmd + Shift + O on Mac) π§ - Instantly navigate to symbols in your code. Functions, classes, variables - find them all in a jiffy!
π Useful General Shortcuts
Ctrl + Shift + V (Cmd + Shift + V on Mac) π - Preview Markdown files instantly. Great for checking your READMEs.
Ctrl + K, Ctrl + S (Cmd + K, Cmd + S on Mac) 𧩠- Open Keyboard Shortcuts. Want to customize your shortcuts? Dive into this menu.
Ctrl +
(Cmd +on Mac) π₯ - Toggle the integrated terminal. Need to run a quick command? Just a keystroke away!Ctrl + 2 (Cmd + 2 on Mac) π - Focus into the second editor group. Handy when working with split views!
π Bonus: Custom Emoji Shortcuts! π
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:wave:
Simply type the shortcut and VS Code will magically transform it into the corresponding emoji! Try it out and give your code comments a touch of personality! π
That's it, folks! π You're now armed with some of the most handy VS Code shortcuts out there. Remember, mastering shortcuts takes a bit of practice, but the time you'll save in the long run is absolutely worth it. Happy coding! β¨π
Feel free to drop your favorite shortcuts or emoji combinations in the comments below. Let's make coding not just efficient, but also a lot more fun! π
π©βπ»π¨βπ» Keep on coding and keep on smiling! π
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Top comments (7)
CTRL+T will search symbols in the entire workspace rather than current file. Extremely useful if youβre in a wiki repo where the files are markdown. You can effectively search by section that way. Even better if you know the docs well and want to navigate quickly.
ALT + backwards arrow: Cursor jumps to last edit.
This works across files, so you can jump back to a different tab or file with this as well!
ctrl + k + 1/2/3/4/5/0
You can use this to truncate the code according to the levels, very useful
Another one I love:
CTRL + ALT + RIGHT
Moves current tab to split view (two tabs share screen).
CTRL + PAGE UP/DOWN
Switch between open tabs in split view.
thank you bro, good post :3
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