What is the equivalent of Ctrl + K + F and Ctrl + K + D on Windows in Visual Studio for formatting, or “beautifying” code in the Visual Studio Code editor?
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The code formatting is available in Visual Studio Code through the following shortcuts:
- On Windows Shift + Alt + F
- On Mac Shift + Option + F
- On Linux Ctrl + Shift + I
Alternatively, you can find the shortcut, as well as other shortcuts, through the ‘Command Palette’ provided in the editor with Ctrl +Shift+ P (or Command + Shift + P on Mac), and then searching for format document.
For unsaved snippets
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Open command palette (Win: F1 or Ctrl+Shift+P)
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Find ‘Change Language Model’
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Select language e.g.
json
. By now syntax should be highlighted. -
Format document (e.g. Open Command Palette -> ‘Format Document‘)
Unformat
- Select text
- Command Palette -> Join Lines
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