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Sometimes we have to write the same thing at multiple places, we can do that in VS Code by using multiple cursors. Just press alt + left mouse click.

Add multiple cursors in VS Code

#6 Add cursor above/below in VS Code

Now that I have told you about adding multiple cursors, we can take this one step further. Let’s say you have to add same thing in adjacent lines, then you can use ctrl + alt + up/down arrow key.

Add cursor above or below in VS Code

#7 Add multiple cursors in VS Code (find-and-replace way)

This is possibly my favorite method. If you have a word highlighted, you can select the next occurrence of that word by pressing Ctrl + d, then repeat until you have all instances of the word selected.

Multiple cursors in VS Code (find-and-replace way) – Ctrl + d

Alternately, you can add a cursor to all occurrences of the current selection with Ctrl + Shift + L. Then, you just type the replacement, and all instances are updated with each keystroke!

Multiple cursors in VS Code (find-and-replace way) – Ctrl + shift + L

In few cases, you might end up selecting one or more instances of the desired word or phrase. Luckily, Ctrl + u will undo the last multi-cursor operation. This will prevent you from starting all over, which is especially helpful when you are selecting a lot of instances.

While you can use the regular find-and-replace dialog, but I find this much more convenient and intuitive.

#8 Move line up/down in VS Code

Moving a line up or down is useful literally every 10 minutes while you use VS Code, right? Generally people cut the whole line, and then place the cursor in the above line, and then paste it. You can do this at once by Alt + Up Arrow to move up and Alt + Down Arrow to move down.

Move line up/down in VS Code

#9 Duplicate line in VS Code

A very powerful and known feature is the ability to duplicate lines. Simply press Shift + Alt + Up/Down Arrow.

Duplicate line in VS Code

#10 Go to last edit location in VS Code

Sometimes when I write the code, I need to pause a bit and go to different files to check other things. And after that, I need to quickly go back to the place where I was editing. This shortcut makes the move so easy.

VS Code Keyboard shortcut – ctrl + K ctrl + Q

Go to last edit location in VS Code

#11 Go to bracket in VS Code

Sometimes I want to quickly go to the end of a block to add some new code, and I can put the cursor on the opening bracket and type Ctrl + Shift + \ to jump to the closing bracket.