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VScode keyboard shortcuts

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Ctrl + / / Cmd + /: Toggle comment on line or selection
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Ctrl + ~ / Cmd + ~: Open integrated terminal
Ctrl + K + J / Cmd + K + J: Unfold all code
Ctrl + K + 0 / Cmd + K + 0: Fold all code
Ctrl + F / Cmd + F: Search within the current file
Option + Shift + Down / Up: Duplicate line or selection up or down
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Alt + Shift + Down / Up
Ctrl + D / Cmd + D: Select next occurrence of the selected text
Ctrl + Shift + L / Cmd + Shift + L: Select all occurrences
Alt + Click / Option + Click: Create multiple cursors
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Ctrl + P / Cmd + P: Open file search (quick open any file)
Ctrl + \ / Cmd + : Split editor into two panels
Ctrl + B / Cmd + B: Toggle sidebar (Explorer, extensions, etc.)
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Ctrl + F5 / Cmd + F5: run code
Yash Bhandari
Yash Bhandari
Created Feb 9, 2026
Unlock your VScode potential with this definitive keyboard shortcut tier list! Mastering these commands can drastically speed up your workflow. From the essential **Ctrl + P** for lightning-fast file navigation and **Ctrl + ~** to instantly access the integrated terminal, to powerful selection tools like **Ctrl + D** for multi-cursor editing and **Ctrl + Shift + L** for mass changes, discover the shortcuts that will transform your coding experience. We'll rank everything from basic commenting (**Ctrl + /**) to advanced code folding (**Ctrl + K + 0**) and editor manipulation (**Ctrl + \**). Which ones will reign supreme?

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By Yash Bhandari

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