🔧 Essential Shortcuts for Beginners

  • Ctrl/Cmd + S: Save the current file
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Z: Undo the last action
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z: Redo
  • Ctrl/Cmd + F: Search in files
  • Ctrl/Cmd + G: Go to a specific line

📁 File & Project Management

  • Ctrl/Cmd + K + W: Close the current file
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E: Open Explorer
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + O: Open Resource
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P: Command Palette
  • Ctrl/Cmd + ,: Open Settings (JSON)

✏️ Editing Powerhouse

  • Ctrl/Cmd + D: Select next occurrence
  • Ctrl/Cmd + L: Select line
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L: Select all lines
  • Ctrl/Cmd + K + D: Convert to comment
  • Ctrl/Cmd + C & Ctrl/Cmd + V: Copy/Paste

🧠 Advanced Tips

  • Ctrl/Cmd + .: Show quick suggestions
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + V: Paste special (e.g., plain text)
  • Ctrl/Cmd + K + S: Format document
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T: Open the last closed tab
  • Ctrl/Cmd + P: Open file by name
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For more detailed guides on VS Code shortcuts, check out our VS Code Tips & Tricks section. 🚀