VS Code (Visual Studio Code) caters to long and complicated coding projects that can easily span multiple folders and files. Luckily, it allows you to search through and quickly find the files you need. VS Code has assigned shortcuts for most actions to support you in working faster and more efficiently.
Read on to learn the quickest way to search through your files with the shortcut for all operating systems. And our FAQ section includes the shortcuts for other frequently used actions.
Searching All Files
You can search across all files in the open folder with the following shortcuts.
This will bring up the search feature to enter your search term. The search results will be grouped into files comprising your entered search term and indicate the hits per file and each location.
VS Code Search All Files in Directory
To search all files in a directory, use the following keyboard shortcuts to open the “Quick Open” search box.
Now type all or part of the filename you wish to search for in all the files in the directory.
Search All Files Shortcut
Here are the shortcuts to perform a search through all the files.
Then enter the file name you wish to find.
Searching All Files by Name
If you need to search for a particular file, you can search for it by name. Use the following shortcuts to do so.
Now enter the file name. It is not case-sensitive.
Searching All Open Files
To perform a search across all your open files, use the following shortcuts.
Now enter your search term.
FAQ
How do I open the VS Code command bar?
Use the following shortcuts to launch the “Command Palette”.
· For Mac use “Command + Shift + P”.
· For Windows and all other operating systems use “Ctrl + Shift + P”.
VS Code File Found
Coding programs can sometimes require several separate files. VS Code makes it easier for you to find files, with options including searching through files in the current folder or all files. Once the search dialog box is opened, you can search for any file.
Where were you able to find the file(s) you were looking for? Tell us what you think about VS Code’s search feature in the comments section below.
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