10 Visual Studio Code Shortcuts Every Web Developer Must Know

Hello guys,
Today, I would like to share some visual studio shortcuts that I use when I code, and hopefully, you would find some useful.

Here we go.

1. Duplicate code: I often need to duplicate a line of code when i work. This can be done by copy-pasting the code in a new line but you get to save some time by using the shortcut below. To duplicate a block of code, highlight the code then use the shortcut below.

ctrl + shift + arrow down (Windows)
cmd + shift + arrow down (Mac)

1. Find and replace all You may want to change the occurrence of a word, class, or variable in a file or throughout your codebase. This can be done using the shortcut below.

ctrl + shift + h (Windows)
cmd+ shift + h (Mac)

1. Edit multiple lines There is normally a single cursor when using VSCode, however, you can create multiple cursor points when you need to make multiple changes on a file. To do this press

alt + left-click
Option + left-click 

1. Move a block of code upward/downward Highlight the block of code and use the shortcut below

alt + up/down arrow (Windows)
option + up/down arrow (Mac)

1. Indent a block of code. Highlight the block of code and use the shortcut below

ctrl + [ or ](Windows)
cmd + [ or ] (Mac)

1. Toggle the terminal VSCode has an integrated terminal. You can use the shortcut below to show or hide this terminal.

ctrl + ` (Windows)
cmd + ` (Mac)

1. Select multiple tags Highlight a tag and use the shortcut below to select the next occurrence of such tag.

ctrl + d (Windows)
cmd + d (Mac)

1. Add a comment or comment out a block of code

ctrl + / (Windows)
cmd + / (Mac)

1. Toggle Wordwrap function Word wrap is a function that makes your text in VSCode responsive by automatically placing long text into the next line.

alt + z (Windows)
option + z(Mac)

1. Reopen recently closed file

ctrl + shift + t (Windows)
cmd+ shift + t (Mac)

Know some useful shortcuts, add them in the comments.

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