Short Cut Keys for Enhanced Productivity

Table of Contents

• Short Cut Keys for Enhanced Productivity
  • Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Visual Studio Code Shortcuts and Tips
    • Part 1: General Shortcuts
    • Part 2: Editing Shortcuts
    • Part 3: Navigation Shortcuts
    • Part 4: Debugging Shortcuts
    • Part 5: Terminal Shortcuts
  • Windows Operating System Shortcuts
    • Part 1: General Windows Shortcuts
    • Part 2: Text Editing Shortcuts
    • Part 3: Window Management Shortcuts
    • Part 4: Accessibility Shortcuts
    • Part 5: Other Useful Shortcuts
  • Browser Shortcuts - Google Chrome, Mozila FireFox, EDGE
    • General Shortcuts
    • Navigation Shortcuts
    • Tab Management Shortcuts
    • Developer Tools Shortcuts
  • Conclusion

Introduction

Welcome to the ultimate guide for enhancing your coding productivity with keyboard shortcuts! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, mastering keyboard shortcuts is crucial for streamlining your workflow and maximizing efficiency. This comprehensive guide covers a wide array of shortcuts, from essential commands in Visual Studio Code to handy shortcuts in the Windows operating system and popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

Getting Started

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Visual Studio Code Shortcuts and Tips

Part 1: General Shortcuts

• Open Command Palette: Ctrl + Shift + P
• Toggle Terminal: Ctrl + ` (backtick)
• Close Editor: Ctrl + W
• Go to File: Ctrl + P
• Go to Symbol: Ctrl + Shift + O
• Go to Definition: F12
• Go to Line: Ctrl + G
• Select All Occurrences of Find Match: Ctrl + Shift + L
• Toggle Line Comment: Ctrl + /
• Toggle Block Comment: Shift + Alt + A
• Format Document: Shift + Alt + F
• Toggle Full Screen: F11

Part 2: Editing Shortcuts

• Undo: Ctrl + Z
• Redo: Ctrl + Shift + Z
• Cut: Ctrl + X
• Copy: Ctrl + C
• Paste: Ctrl + V
• Duplicate Line: Shift + Alt + Down/Up
• Move Line Up/Down: Alt + Up/Down
• Indent Line: Ctrl + ]
• Outdent Line: Ctrl + [
• Delete Line: Ctrl + Shift + K

Part 3: Navigation Shortcuts

• Go to Next Editor Tab: Ctrl + Tab
• Go to Previous Editor Tab: Ctrl + Shift + Tab
• Quick Open File by Name: Ctrl + P
• Quick Open Symbol by Name: Ctrl + Shift + O
• Quick Open Recent File: Ctrl + R

Part 4: Debugging Shortcuts

• Start Debugging: F5
• Stop Debugging: Shift + F5
• Restart Debugging: Ctrl + Shift + F5
• Step Over: F10
• Step Into: F11
• Step Out: Shift + F11
• Continue: F5

Part 5: Terminal Shortcuts

• Create New Terminal: Ctrl + Shift + `
• Switch to Next Terminal: Ctrl +`
• Switch to Split Terminal: Ctrl + Shift + 5
• Toggle Panel Visibility: Ctrl + J

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Windows Operating System Shortcuts

Part 1: General Windows Shortcuts

• Open File Explorer: Win + E
• Lock Computer: Win + L
• Switch Between Open Apps: Alt + Tab
• Switch Between Virtual Desktops: Ctrl + Win + Left/Right Arrow
• Minimize/Restore Window: Win + Down/Up Arrow
• Open Task Manager: Ctrl + Shift + Esc
• Close Current Window/Application: Alt + F4
• Open Start Menu: Win
• Open Action Center: Win + A
• Open Settings: Win + I
• Open Task View: Win + Tab

Part 2: Text Editing Shortcuts

• Cut: Ctrl + X
• Copy: Ctrl + C
• Paste: Ctrl + V
• Undo: Ctrl + Z
• Redo: Ctrl + Y

Part 3: Window Management Shortcuts

• Snap Window to Left/Right: Win + Left/Right Arrow
• Snap Window to Top/Bottom: Win + Up/Down Arrow
• Cycle Through Taskbar: Win + T
• Open Jump List for Taskbar App: Shift + Right-click on Taskbar App

Part 4: Accessibility Shortcuts

• Toggle High Contrast: Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen
• Magnifier: Win + Plus Sign (+) / Win + Minus Sign (-)
• Narrator: Ctrl + Win + Enter

Part 5: Other Useful Shortcuts

• Print Screen: Capture screenshot to clipboard
• Alt + Print Screen: Capture screenshot of active window to clipboard
• Win + Shift + S: Open snipping tool (Windows 10 and later)
• Ctrl + Shift + N: Create new folder in File Explorer
• Win + Number (1-9): Open corresponding app pinned to taskbar

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Browser Shortcuts - Google Chrome, Mozila FireFox, EDGE

General Shortcuts

• Open a New Tab: Ctrl + T
• Close the Current Tab: Ctrl + W
• Reopen the Last Closed Tab: Ctrl + Shift + T
• Open a New Window: Ctrl + N
• Close the Current Window: Ctrl + Shift + W
• Open Browser History: Ctrl + H
• Open Downloads Page: Ctrl + J
• Zoom In: Ctrl + +
• Zoom Out: Ctrl + -
• Reset Zoom: Ctrl + 0

Navigation Shortcuts

• Go to Address Bar: Ctrl + L or F6
• Open Link in a New Tab: Click on link with Ctrl key pressed
• Move to Next Tab: Ctrl + Tab
• Move to Previous Tab: Ctrl + Shift + Tab
• Go to Next Page in History: Alt + Right Arrow
• Go to Previous Page in History: Alt + Left Arrow

Tab Management Shortcuts

• Switch to Tab 1-8: Ctrl + 1-8
• Switch to Last Tab: Ctrl + 9

Developer Tools Shortcuts

• Open Developer Tools: Ctrl + Shift + I or F12
• Toggle Developer Tools Panel: Ctrl + Shift + J

Conclusion

Mastering keyboard shortcuts is a game-changer for boosting productivity in your coding journey. By efficiently navigating your coding environment and performing tasks with ease, you can save valuable time and focus more on writing great code.

Happy coding, and here's to your continued success in the world of programming!