Visual Studio Code tips and tricks

Become familiar with the powerful editing, code intelligence, and source code control features and learn useful keyboard shortcuts. Make sure to explore the other in-depth topics in Getting Started and the User Guide to learn more.

March 2023 (version 1.77) - Visual Studio Code

Welcome to the March 2023 release of Visual Studio Code. There are many updates in this version that we hope you'll like, some of the key highlights include: Accessibility improvements - New keyboard shortcuts for hovers, notifications, and Sticky Scroll. Copy GitHub deep links - Create permalinks and HEAD links from within the editor.

July 2023 (version 1.81) - Visual Studio Code

Welcome to the July 2023 release of Visual Studio Code. There are many updates in this version that we hope you'll like, some of the key highlights include: Accessibility improvements - Accessible View support for notifications, chat responses, and hovers. VS Code Profiles - Finer control with partial profiles and "Apply to all profiles" options.

Using GCC with MinGW - Visual Studio Code

In this tutorial, you configure Visual Studio Code to use the GCC C++ compiler (g++) and GDB debugger from mingw-w64 to create programs that run on Windows. After configuring VS Code, you will compile, run, and debug a Hello World program. This tutorial does not teach you about GCC, GDB, minGW-w64, or the C++ language.

C/C++ for Visual Studio Code

When you create a *.cpp file, the extension adds features such as syntax highlighting (colorization), smart completions and hovers (IntelliSense), and error checking. Open VS Code. Select the Extensions view icon on the Activity Bar or use the keyboard shortcut (⇧⌘X (Windows, Linux Ctrl+Shift+X)). Search for 'C++'. Select Install.

Developing in WSL - Visual Studio Code

The Visual Studio Code WSL extension lets you use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as your full-time development environment right from VS Code. You can develop in a Linux-based environment, use Linux-specific toolchains and utilities, and run and debug your Linux-based applications all from the comfort of Windows.

Python settings reference - Visual Studio Code

For general information about working with settings in VS Code, refer to User and workspace settings, as well as the Variables reference for information about predefined variable support. (python.) Path to the conda executable.

User interface - Visual Studio Code

Learn more about using Primary and Secondary Side Bar. You can open as many editors as you like side by side vertically and horizontally. If you already have an editor open, there are multiple ways of opening another editor to the side: Alt and select a file in the Explorer view. ⌘\ (Windows, Linux Ctrl+\) to split the active editor into two.

Setting up Visual Studio Code

Getting up and running with Visual Studio Code is quick and easy. It is a small download so you can install in a matter of minutes and give VS Code a try. VS Code is lightweight and should run on most available hardware and platform versions. You can review the System Requirements to check if your computer configuration is supported.

November 2022 (version 1.74) - Visual Studio Code

Welcome to the November 2022 release of Visual Studio Code. There are many updates in this version that we hope you'll like, some of the key highlights include: Customize Explorer auto reveal - Decide which files scroll into view in the Explorer. Hide Activity bar and Panel badges - Simplify the editor UI by toggling state badges.