Tips & Tricks
This page contains a few tips and tricks that may make it easier for you to use VS Code.
Shortcuts
VS Code includes a number of keyboard shortcuts that can come in handy. Linux and Windows use Control (Ctrl) and Alt (Alt), while MacOS uses Command (Cmd) and Option (Opt).
Shortcuts for Linux and Windows |
Shortcuts for MacOS |
Action |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl + S |
Cmd + S |
Save the current file |
Ctrl + X |
Cmd + X |
Cut line (or selection) |
Ctrl + C |
Cmd + C |
Copy line (or selection) |
Ctrl + V |
Cmd + V |
Paste |
Ctrl + ] |
Cmd + ] |
Indent line |
Ctrl + [ |
Cmd + [ |
Outdent line |
Ctrl + / |
Cmd + / |
Toggle line comment |
Shift + Alt + A |
Shift + Opt + A |
Toggle block comment |
Alt + Z |
Option + Z |
Toggle word wrap |
For a full list of shortcuts see the following links: