Open Command Palette in VS Code
Ctrl+Shift+P or F1
P for Palette. Default binding for Windows.
16 shortcuts
VS Code & terminal shortcuts
Control your tools from the keyboard. Here are the most useful key combinations, each with a short explanation. Practise them in the AlphaType trainer afterwards.
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Quick open file in VS Code
Ctrl+P
The quick picker for files.
Show Explorer in VS Code
Ctrl+Shift+E
E for Explorer.
Global search in VS Code
Ctrl+Shift+F
F for Find; with Shift across the whole project.
Toggle sidebar in VS Code
Ctrl+B
The default binding for Windows.
Move line up in VS Code
Alt+↑
Alt and the desired direction.
Move line down in VS Code
Alt+↓
Alt and the desired direction.
Start debugging in VS Code
F5
Requires a suitable debug configuration.
Stop debugging in VS Code
Shift+F5
Add Shift to the key for starting.
Toggle breakpoint in VS Code
F9
Sets or removes a breakpoint.
Format code in VS Code
Alt+Shift+F
A suitable formatter must be available.
Insert line comment in VS Code
Ctrl+K → Ctrl+C
A key sequence: first Ctrl + K, then Ctrl + C.
Remove line comment in VS Code
Ctrl+K → Ctrl+U
A key sequence: first Ctrl + K, then Ctrl + U.
Copy in Windows Terminal
Ctrl+Shift+C
In the terminal, Shift is used as well.
Paste in Windows Terminal
Ctrl+Shift+V or Ctrl+V
The default binding can be customized.
Cancel active console command
Ctrl+C
Without an active text selection, the interrupt signal is sent.
Learning VS Code & terminal efficiently
Start with a few combinations you use often and repeat them in context. AlphaType shows the task, lets you practise the keys and gives immediate feedback.