I'm wondering if there is a shortcut for VS Code that highlights in solution explorer tree current opened file. Like we have in Visual Studio:
Alt + Shift + L
Couldn't live with no complete answer, so figured out the following:
Without a direct keyboard shortcut:
Open the command palette via Cmd-Shift-P (or Cmd+P then >) and type Files: Reveal Active File in Side Bar.
This reveals the active file in the side bar similar to Visual Studio's Alt+Shift+L
Then, take the above and map a keyboard shortcut to it:
Open keyboard shortcut preferences file via Cmd-Shift-P followed by Preferences: Open Keyboard Preferences File.
Add in the following (taking Visual Studio's lead, I've personally mapped it to Alt+Shift+L, but map to what you want).
// Place your key bindings in this file to overwrite the defaults
[
{
"key": "shift+alt+l",
"command": "workbench.files.action.showActiveFileInExplorer",
},
]
Note that it's not as good as Visual Studio, Atom, etc. in that you can't then navigate with arrow keys in the tree (arrow keys navigate the active file contents), but I guess I'll eventually figure out how to do that.
#Tomoyuki Aota points out that you can do the following to navigate with arrow keys:
After Files: Reveal Active File in Side Bar, press Ctrl+Shift+E (Show
Explorer). After that, I can navigate the files in the explorer by the
arrow keys.
I don't think there's a command for that, but there is a shortcut to enable/disable revealing the current file as you open it:
"explorer.autoReveal": true
Try this:
Together with #Rob's correct answer:
"explorer.autoReveal": true
then Ctrl-Shift-E (Show explorer) focuses that file in the explorer and the arrow keys will navigate up/down/left/right like any list. This works even if the explorer is closed prior to the Ctrl-Shift-E.
Ctrl-Shift-E has the added bonus in that it will toggle focus between the highlighted file and its editor as well.
For mac, use Cmd-Shift-E
Right-click the file tab (not necessarily current one) and click "Reveal in Side Bar".
I was able to achieve this by customizing the workbench.files.action.focusFilesExplorer command with keybinding Alt + shift + L
Open the Keyboard Shortcuts ctrl + K + shift + S
search for focusFilesExplorer command & customize
Provide your keybindings that you are used to - I set mine to Alt + Shift + L
F1 then type "reveal" also works from in VS Code, at least for me.
It looks like the actual version of VS Code offers a command for this feature now.
In the settings, type revealInExplorer in the search bar to find the command. There is no default keybinding, so just put your own. Works like a charm!
Download the open in browser extension, that's it.
Right click > Open in primary/secondary browser function appears, and the ALT+B / ALT+SHIFT+B shortcuts become available.
Had a similar case and ended up here looking for help.
I opened a file in "preview" mode after clicking a link in a .md file and wanted to know where this opened file was located in the project.
I found this button in the upper right corner of VS Code which was exactly what I wanted:
It's called "show source"
Also check "Explorer: Auto Reveal Exclude" patterns in VS Code settings. Files that fit any of the patterns will not be auto revealed in the Explorer tree.
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I'm considerably new to Visual Studio Code and I am struggling a bit with an easy functionality. Imagine the case when I am reviewing some code in a file a.py and I select 'Go to definition' on a function x of the same file. Is there any possible configuration or shortcut that opens the definition on a split on the editor?
I have tried having already the same file split in the editor an it still opens the definition in the same file what is uncomfortable when you have to trace some code because you need to scroll up and down whenever you want to see another function of the same file.
An extension that allows to do the trick will also be well received. Thanks.
There are 2 ways to achieve this.
Either:
Left-click function name that you want to open.
Ctrl + t
Ctrl + enter
Or:
Change setting Editor > Goto Location: Multiple to be gotoAndPeek or goto
Ctrl + Alt + [click on function name]
Both methods will open the definition in the split to the right (or create a new split if this is the right-most split).
You like?
The shortcut is Ctrl+K, F12 but this can be changed in the shortcuts (search for shortcut editor.action.revealDefinitionAside)
More details here https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/112136
For me setting workbench.editor.revealIfOpen to true like described here worked.
Controls whether an editor is revealed in any of the visible groups if opened. If disabled, an editor will prefer to open in the currently active editor group. If enabled, an already opened editor will be revealed instead of opened again in the currently active editor group. Note that there are some cases where this setting is ignored, e.g. when forcing an editor to open in a specific group or to the side of the currently active group.
[option + command + left click] or [option + command + F12] opens definition in split tab.
You have two different ways to do that task:
First one is, with the cursor on the word that you want to go to definition, press Alt+F12.
It opens a new tab like this one:
Second one is edit the settings and add this line:
"workbench.editor.enablePreview": false
It disables all the previews for code files so always that you want to go to definition, they will be open in a new tab, as you can see here:
This is an extremely stupid question... but how do I close/toggle the search box in vscode?
I hit [ cmd + shift + f ] to do a global search, but then I need to reach for my mouse to actually close the box to allow for more screen space.
I've searched through their issues, and there seems to be another user in the past who also experienced something similar --> https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode/issues/32613 , but the solution provided of cmd - b only works for closing the sidebar.
My developer speed has drastically dropped since this issue, and I'm certain there's been a fix.
Please help. :(
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Press CTRL + SHIFT + E. It will switch to and focus the explorer.
Your search results are appearing in the panel, not the sidebar.
To toggle the panel:
pc/mac: ctrl + ` (backtick)
mac: ⌘ + J
However, if you want your search results to appear in the sidebar (which I think is the default behavior), then add this line to your settings:
"search.location": "sidebar"
Similar to what Vijey has mentioned, you can use the Toggle Panel keyboard shortcut which will do the job for me. On A mac the shortcut is
⌘ Command+J
I'm coming from sublime where the search results appear in a new tab - making it much easier to close the results (just like closing an other tab)
The best way to get rid of the search panel is by doing the following: -
On a windows computer, press and hold CTRL + Q
A window will then pop up, you can then release Q when the window pops up but you still have to hold down the CTRL key to keep the pop up open
3.Now use your mouse to click on the option called explorer and the search menu is now gone
There is no keyboard shortcut to close the search panel. However, you can create a shortcut yourself as shown in the attached image.
1) Go to File > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts.
2) Search for the command 'Close Panel' and set it to your convenient keyboard shortcut.
In the image below, I set it to Ctrl+F8.
If the search box displays in the sidebar (see Amr Noman's answer on how to set that up if it isn't already), How do you close the search box and go back to your project folders? In this case, there is no tab you can close with a click of the mouse. One way is to set up a keymap shortcut, e.g.
{
"key": "cmd+'",
"command": "workbench.files.action.showActiveFileInExplorer"
},
You can figure this out by going to Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts and searching for sidebar. One of the hits is described as "File: Reveal Active File in Side Bar"
More generally, any action that hides your project folder view in the sidebar can be cancelled by this shortcut.
I have recently moved to Visual Studio Code and have a question that I have found an answer for.
When I split the editor it shows the focused file on both sides of the split.
I want the focused file to be moved with the split rather than showing a duplicate view.
Is there a setting or an extension that I can use to do this split / move?
Try the Move Editor into next Group command:
{
"key": "ctrl+cmd+right",
"command": "workbench.action.moveEditorToNextGroup"
}
on mac default shortcut is:
control+command+ -> or <- arrow ;-)
on Windows, vscode v1.59.0
To move file to right side
click on file to focus:
ctrl+alt+right arrow
To move file to left side
click on file to focus:
ctrl+alt+left arrow
Personally, i always used ctrl+enter combination to open the next file in the side editor. So far, it is the most recommended way that I always use.
In Ubuntu (20.04) the keybindings are the same as in windows:
ctrl + alt + right and ctrl + alt + left however gnome blocks these keybindings. In order to liberate them, run the following in the terminal which changes your gnome settings:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.wm.keybindings switch-to-workspace-left "[]"
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.wm.keybindings switch-to-workspace-right "[]"
After that, it should work.
See also:
Some VSCode Keybindings not working in Ubuntu
And:
https://askubuntu.com/questions/1041914/something-blocks-ctrlaltleft-right-arrow-keyboard-combination
https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/6197
Windows: Ctrl-Alt-X
File -> Preferences -> Keyboard shortcuts.
Search "move editor" for wider set of options, or as in the attached image search "move editor into"
Using Visual Studio Code what is the procedure to:
Remap a built in command's keyboard shortcut. For example, say, Open File (default is Ctrl+O, it's unlikely that anyone would actually change this, but the same process should probably apply for any built in shortcut).
Remap an extension command's keyboard shortcut, say the Bookmark extension's toggle-bookmark (default Ctrl+Alt+K)
IN 2015, this involved editing configuration JSON files, but I don't know which one, or how. In 2021 there's a new UI, how do I find it?
Click File -> Preferences -> Keyboard shortcuts. Use the tab that opens up to edit and find available key bindings and assign them.
Historical Note: In very early versions of visual studio code, you would Click File -> Preferences -> Keyboard shortcuts and you would get JSON like this keybindings.json:
// Place your key bindings in this file to overwrite the defaults
[
{ "key": "ctrl+o", "command": "workbench.action.files.openFile" },
{ "key": "ctrl+alt+k", "command": "bookmarks.toggle",
"when": "editorTextFocus" }
]
But now in 2021 versions, there is a proper GUI, which is great because the json editing method was error prone and hard to discover.
The json editor feature has been moved to a new icon:
If you want to change the advance settings of keyboard shortcut such as when then you can follow these steps:
Update:(Thanks #phdoerfler for pointing it out that icon has changed)
File->Preferences->Keyboard Shortcuts
Click on icon on top right corner that says "Open Keyboard Shortcuts(JSON)" to open JSON version and place the keybinding.
You can find this in Documentation here.
The way to open the JSON file changed yet again in a recent version.
You need to click the middle of the three buttons in the tab bar.
You only need to do that if the change you need isn't possible on the normal settings screen.
On Windows:
go to File -> Preferences -> Keyboard shortcuts,
or press Ctrl+K, then Ctrl+S,
or edit %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Code\User\keybindings.json file
On Mac:
go to Code -> Preferences -> Keyboard shortcuts,
or press Cmd+K, then Cmd+S
Keep in mind you can type things like shift ctrl c in the Search input in Keyboard Shortcuts panel to find commands by their keybindings.
Here you can find documentation which among other stuff contains also information about what When conditions you can use.
The latest version of Visual Studio Code 1.11.0 provides a rich and easy keyboard shortcuts editing experience using a new Keyboard Shortcuts editor. Read more here on their website.
I will not repeat others answers! And if like me! You get to install a mapping extension!
My prefered is Visual studio keys map
And the question would have been how you select it! How you change it ! Can we install multiples! And select between them!
First here some useful links about key binding and shortcuts
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/keybindings
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/tips-and-tricks
And before any, know that you can get to the keymaps extension by using the bottom left settings button for settings context menu! As in the picture bellow:
or through file>Preferences>keymap
Then you have to install one of the keymaps
The thing to know is that it will take place and make the changes right away!
What if you install another?
The new one take over! Or some mix! I couldn't tell!
And you may have problems!
How you change from one to another?
Remove the old ! remove the new one! And install it again! That's the way that i found it works! Disabling and reenabling didn't work!
And better always let only one installed at a time!
Unfortunitly as by Now 2020-05-08 no options to select between keys mapping exist!
Undo a keymap
Just remove! You may need to restart the editor!
Restart the editor
Also note that if you uninstalled all and reinstalled the one you want! And changes didn't take place! Close the editor and reopen it! That's help!
I hope that's help and may be save you some searching time!
And sure in the future we will have better handling! As vscode is just keeping getting more awesome and awesome! So an option to select and better handling will is expected to be added! And we will wait for it!
FYI on mac the keybindings.json file sits there:
/Users/your_user_name/Library/Application Support/Code/User/keybindings.json
ctrl + shift + p
Type open keyboard shortcut in the search bar
It opens keyboard Shortcuts. Here you can customize shortcuts.
(For extra info follow from 4th point)
There at the top right corner click on open keyboard shortcuts (JSON) (Refer to the image)
There you can modify the key, command, and when. That is also cool.
I tried
{
"key": "ctrl+a",
"command": "workbench.action.terminal.selectAll",
"when": "terminalFocus && !isMac"
}
by this now I can select all in vscode terminal
On Windows: Ctrl + K, then S
On Mac: ⌘ + K then ⌘ + S
This opens Keyboard Shortcuts Editor. It's searchable/filterable by either shortcut name or the key combination itself (example: type "ctrl" to see all bindings to the CTRL key.)
Image:
vscode search keyword shortcuts panel
Open Key Shortcuts from Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts
Search for the action in search field
Right click on one of the results and select "Show same keybindings"
Delete the conflicting key binding!
How can I set bookmarks in Visual Studio Code? I can't find any keyboard shortcuts.
Or is there anything else that I can use instead?
Yes, via extensions. Try Bookmarks extension on marketplace.visualstudio.com
Hit Ctrl+Shift+P and type the install extensions and press enter, then type Bookmark and press enter.
Next you may wish to customize what keys are used to make a bookmark and move to it. For that see this question.
You need to do this via an extension as of the version 1.8.1.
Go to View → Extensions. This will open Extensions Panel.
Type bookmark to list all related extensions.
Install
I personally like "Numbered Bookmarks" - it is pretty simple and powerful.
Go to the line you need to create a bookmark.
Click Ctrl + Shift + [some number]
Ex: Ctrl + Shift + 2
Now you can jump to this line from anywhere by pressing Ctrl + number
Ex: Ctrl + 2
Visual Studio Code currently does not support bookmarks natively. Please add this as feature request to our Git Hub issue list (https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode).
In the meantime there are some ways to navigate around the code based on your navigation history. You can Ctrl+Tab to quickly jump to previously opened files. You can also navigate within your code based on cursor positions using Goto | Back and Goto | Forward.
Both VS Code extensions can be used:
'Bookmarks'
'Numbered Bookmarks'
Personally, I'm suggesting:
Numbered Bookmarks, with 'navigate through all files' option:
ctrl + Shift + P in VS Code
In newly open field, type: Open User Settings
Paste this key/value: "numberedBookmarks.navigateThroughAllFiles": "allowDuplicates" (allow duplicates of bookmarks),
Or, paste this key/value: "numberedBookmarks.navigateThroughAllFiles": "replace"
NOTE
Either way, be careful with shortcuts (Ctrl+1, Ctrl+Shift+1,..) that are already assigned.
Personally, mine were in 2 conflicts, with:
VS Code shortcuts, that already exists,
Ditto clipboard (I've got paste on each call of bookmark)
The bookmarks extension mentioned in the accepted answer conflicts with toggling breakpoints via the margin.
You could do the same with breakpoints and select the debug tab on the left to see them listed. Better yet, use File, Preferences, Keyboard Shortcuts and set (Shift+)Ctrl+F9 to navigate between them, even across files:
If you are using vscodevim extension, then you can harness the power of vim keyboard moves. When you are on a line that you would like to bookmark, in normal mode, you can type:
m {a-z A-Z} for a possible 52 bookmarks within a file. Small letter alphabets are for bookmarks within a single file. Capital letters preserve their marks across files.
To navigate to a bookmark from within any file, you then need to hit ' {a-z A-Z}. I don't think these bookmarks stay across different VSCode sessions though.
More vim shortcuts here.
No extension
As an alternative you can do Ctrl + P as "Go to file" in your workspace and type:
partial name of your file and/or extension.
type # + any name of method, property, variable, class (symbol) etc.
in currently opened file navigate between symbols with #
I found it more convenient than Bookmarks extension. Of course it depends a lot on your naming conventions and how well you know your codebase.
Under the general heading of 'editors always forget to document getting out…' to toggle go to another line and press the combination ctrl+shift+'N' to erase the current bookmark do the same on marked line…