Visual Studio Code Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio Code vary depending on the platform.

Windows, macOS, and Linux use different key combinations and modifier keys. Choose the platform below to open the correct shortcuts page before you start memorizing commands.

Using Visual Studio Code keyboard shortcuts makes coding faster and keeps you in “flow” with less mouse travel. With Visual Studio Code navigation shortcuts you can jump to files, symbols, and definitions instantly, move between tabs, and return to previous locations without losing context. Edit faster: Visual Studio Code multi-cursor and selection shortcuts let you change repeated text in one pass, while Visual Studio Code line actions shortcuts help you duplicate, move, or delete lines in seconds. Refactor confidently with Visual Studio Code rename symbol and quick fix shortcuts, and keep your code clean using format document and format selection shortcuts. Searching is quicker too—use Visual Studio Code find in file and search across files shortcuts to locate patterns fast. For debugging, Visual Studio Code run and debug shortcuts start, step, and stop without leaving the keyboard, making iterative work smoother and more productive.

If you use Visual Studio Code, you likely work with other apps that also support powerful keyboard shortcuts:

A printable reference makes practicing easier because it stays visible while you work. With HKeys.app you can keep Visual Studio Code keyboard shortcuts nearby while building muscle memory. Print the list for your desk or keep a PDF copy open on a second screen. If you use multiple platforms, compare the platform pages first so you print the version that matches Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Use the PDF as a quick reference while repeating the same core actions: switching tabs or windows, navigating pages, searching, and reopening something you closed by mistake. Start with a small set of shortcuts and add more as they become automatic.