# VSCode helper

# overview

vscode - github.com/Microsoft

downloads - code.visualstudio.com

docs - code.visualstudio.com

vscode-tips-and-tricks - github.com/Microsoft

# useful commands

cmd+shift+p or F1 - display all commands available given the current context

ctrl+p - quickly open files

ctrl+maj+f - global search through the project files

# files tab management

How to Always Open Files in a New Tab - VSCode

  • a file will stay open once it's been edited
  • Double-click your files instead of single-clicking.
  • Right click your tab and select "Keep Open"
  • Use the ctrl+K then Enter keyboard shortcut.
  • Double-click the tab you want to keep open
  • If it's an "ephemeral" tab, VS Code will show the file name in an italicized text.