VS Code Shortcut PDF — Complete Keyboard Reference

In this tutorial, you'll learn about VS Code Shortcut PDF. We cover key concepts, practical examples, and best practices to help you understand and apply this topic effectively.

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VS Code keyboard shortcuts, editing features, IntelliSense, debugging, extensions, settings, terminal, and Git integration — a productivity reference for daily use.

Command Palette & Quick Open

Multi-Cursor & Selection

Find & Replace

Editor & Formatting

IntelliSense & Code Navigation

Debugging

Integrated Terminal

Git Integration

Split Editor & Layout

Refactoring

Extension Shortcuts (Common)

Useful settings.json

{
  "editor.fontSize": 14,
  "editor.tabSize": 2,
  "editor.formatOnSave": true,
  "editor.minimap.enabled": false,
  "editor.wordWrap": "on",
  "files.autoSave": "onFocusChange",
  "terminal.integrated.fontSize": 13,
  "workbench.colorTheme": "One Dark Pro",
  "workbench.startupEditor": "none",
  "editor.rulers": [80, 100],
  "editor.renderWhitespace": "selection"
}

Snippets

// File > Preferences > Configure User Snippets
{
  "Log to console": {
    "prefix": "log",
    "body": ["console.log('$1', $1);$2"],
    "description": "Log variable to console"
  },
  "Arrow function": {
    "prefix": "af",
    "body": ["const $1 = ($2) => {", "  $3", "};"],
    "description": "Arrow function"
  }
}

Useful Extensions

{{< faq "How do I open the VS Code Command Palette?">}}Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS). This opens the Command Palette where you can run any VS Code command by typing its name. It's the fastest way to access features you haven't memorized shortcuts for yet.{{< /faq >}}

{{< faq "How do I search and replace across multiple files in VS Code?">}}Press Ctrl+Shift+F to open the Search view, type your search term, then click the arrow next to the search input to expand the replace field. You can use regex with the .* toggle. Double-click a result to open that file at the match location.{{< /faq >}}

{{< faq "How do I create custom snippets in VS Code?">}}Go to File > Preferences > Configure User Snippets, select a language (or "New Global Snippets file"), then define snippets in JSON format. Each snippet has a prefix (trigger text), body (the output), and description. Type the prefix then press Tab to expand{{< /faq >}}

See the full VS Code guide for advanced configuration.