? 10 VS Code Shortcuts That Will Save You 100+ Hours/Year
(And Make You Look Like a Pro)
As developers, we spend hours every day battling code, debugging, and scrolling through files. But what if you could reclaim 30 minutes daily just by mastering a few keyboard shortcuts?
In this article, I’ll share 10 VS Code shortcuts that’ll turbocharge your workflow. These aren’t just random tips—they’re battle-tested tricks I use daily to code faster, reduce context-switching, and keep my focus razor-sharp.
Let’s dive in!
1. Duplicate a Line
Shift + Alt + ↑/↓ (Win) | Shift + Option + ↑/↓ (Mac)
Use Case: Instantly duplicate code blocks without copy-paste
2. Multi-Cursor Magic
Ctrl + D (Win/Mac)
Use Case: Edit multiple instances of the same text simultaneously
3. Jump to Line Number
Ctrl + G → Type line number
Use Case: Quickly navigate to specific lines in large files
4. Toggle Sidebar
Ctrl + B (Win/Mac)
Use Case: Maximize screen space when focused on coding
5. Comment Code
Ctrl + / (Win/Mac)
Use Case: Quickly toggle comments during testing/debugging
6. Quick File Search
Ctrl + P → Type filename
Use Case: Find files in large projects within seconds
7. Format Code
Shift + Alt + F (Win) | Shift + Option + F (Mac)
Use Case: Automatically clean up messy code formatting
8. Terminal Toggle
Ctrl + ` (Backtick key)
Use Case: Switch between code and terminal instantly
9. Rename Symbol
F2
Use Case: Safely rename variables/functions across entire project
10. Zen Mode
Ctrl + K → Z
Use Case: Distraction-free coding environment
? TL;DR
- Use Ctrl + D for multi-edits
- Master F2 for safe refactoring
- Learn Ctrl + P for quick navigation
- Try Ctrl + K Z for deep focus
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