Move through the IDE faster and swiftly edit code using your keyboard. The best way to get used to these shortcuts is by slowly implementing them into your daily workflow.
Switch VSCode theme:
Cmd+k+t
Skip to start and end of line:
Cmd+Right
Cmd+Left
Move to start or end of file:
Cmd+up
Cmd+down
Skip to start and end of word line:
Option+Right
Option+Left
Copy/Paste or Cut lines of Code:
Cmd+C - copy
Cmd+V - paste
Cmd+X - cut
Move code lines up and down:
Option+Up
Option+Down
Copy lines up and down:
Shift+Option+Up
Shift+Option+Down
Delete line:
Shift+Cmd+K
Add line:
Shift + Enter
Switch to matching bracket:
Shift+Cmd+\
Comment Out Highlighted Code:
Cmd+K+C
Cmd+K+U - Uncomment Code
Install the VSCode shell command in local terminal (allows you to use 'code program.js' to open file easily in VSCode):
Shift+Cmd+P then choose option "Shell Command: install code command in terminal"
Zoom In:
Cmd++
Zoom Out:
Cmd--
Open the command palette:
Shift+Cmd+P
Toggle terminal:
Ctrl+`
Toggle sidebar:
Cmd+B
Quit VSCode
Cmd+Q
Close Window:
Cmd+W
Focus Sidebar (Scroll through files on the left)
Cmd+Shift+E