Awsome Windows & VS Code Shortcuts

This guide provides a comprehensive list of shortcuts and commands for Windows , VS Code , and CMD . You can use this as a cheat sheet to improve your productivity.

Windows Shortcuts

1. Clipboard History:

   • Windows + V = Opens clipboard history (requires clipboard history enabled in settings).

2. Run Dialog:

   • Windows + R = Opens the Run dialog box.

3. File Explorer:

   • Windows + E = Opens File Explorer (This PC).

4. Select All:

   • Ctrl + A = Selects all items in a folder, document, or webpage.

5. Search:

   • Ctrl + F = Opens search functionality in most applications or browsers.

6. Shift Key Selection:

   • Ctrl + Shift = Allows selecting multiple non-contiguous items.

7. Minimize/Maximize Windows:

   • Windows + D = Minimizes all windows to show the desktop.

8. Split Screen:

   • Drag a window to the left or right edge of the screen to snap it.
   • Windows + Left/Right Arrow = Snap a window to the left or right side of the screen.
   • Windows + Up/Down Arrow = Maximize/minimize a window vertically.

9. Shake to Minimize:

   • Click and shake a window to minimize all other open windows.

10. Switch Between Open Apps:

    • Alt + Tab = Switch between recently used apps/windows.

11. Task View:

    • Windows + Tab = Opens Task View (virtual desktops and open windows).

12. New Virtual Desktop:

    • Windows + Ctrl + D = Creates a new virtual desktop.
    • Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow = Switch between virtual desktops.
    • Windows + Ctrl + F4 = Close the current virtual desktop.

13. Screenshot Tools:

    • Windows + Shift + S = Opens Snipping Tool for screenshots.
    • Windows + Print Screen = Takes a full-screen screenshot and saves it to the Pictures folder.

14. Open Command Prompt from File Path:

    • In File Explorer, type cmd in the address bar and press Enter to open Command Prompt in the current directory.

15. Special Characters:

    • Alt + 96 = Inserts a backtick (`) character.

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VS Code Shortcuts

1. Commenting Code:

   • Ctrl + K + C = Comment out selected lines.
   • Ctrl + K + U = Uncomment selected lines.

2. Indentation:

   • Shift + Tab = Decrease indentation for selected lines.
   • Tab = Increase indentation for selected lines.

3. Copy/Paste Lines:

   • Shift + Alt + Up/Down Arrow = Copy the current line above or below.

4. Move Lines:

   • Alt + Up/Down Arrow = Move the current line up or down.

5. Add New Line:

   • Ctrl + Shift + Enter = Add a new line above the current line.

6. Find and Replace:

   • Ctrl + H = Opens the Find and Replace panel.

7. Format Code:

   • Alt + Shift + F = Auto-format the code (requires formatting extensions installed).

8. Wrap Text:

   • Alt + Z = Toggle word wrap for the editor.

9. Navigate Back/Forward:

   • Ctrl + - = Go back to the previous location.
   • Ctrl + Shift + - = Go forward to the next location.

10. Close Tabs:

    • Ctrl + W = Close the current tab/file.

11. Open Command Palette:

    • Ctrl + Shift + P = Opens the Command Palette for quick access to VS Code features.

12. Zen Mode:

    • Ctrl + K + Z = Toggle Zen Mode (distraction-free coding).

13. Multi-Cursor Editing:

    • Ctrl + Alt + Up/Down Arrow = Add multiple cursors above or below the current line.

14. Fold/Unfold Code Blocks:

    • Ctrl + K + Ctrl + [ = Fold code blocks.
    • Ctrl + K + Ctrl + ] = Unfold code blocks.

15. Search Across Files:

    • Ctrl + Shift + F = Search across all files in the workspace.

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Command Prompt (CMD) Commands

1. File Navigation:

   • cd = Change directory.
   • cd .. = Move up one directory.
   • cd \ = Go to the root directory.

2. Create Directories/Files:

   • mkdir <folder_name> = Create a new directory.
   • type nul > <file_name> = Create a new empty file.

3. Open Applications:

   • notepad = Opens Notepad.
   • calc = Opens Calculator.
   • winword = Opens Microsoft Word.
   • excel = Opens Microsoft Excel.

4. Clear Screen:

   • cls = Clears the Command Prompt screen.

5. Check History:

   • F7 = Displays command history in CMD.

6. Open File Explorer:

   • explorer . = Opens File Explorer in the current directory.
   • explorer <path> = Opens File Explorer at the specified path.

7. Terminate Processes:

   • Ctrl + C = Stops a running process in CMD.

8. Ping a Website:

   • ping <website_url> = Checks connectivity to a website.

9. Network Information:

   • ipconfig = Displays network configuration details.

10. System Information:

    • systeminfo = Displays detailed system information.

11. Disk Cleanup:

    • sfc /scannow = Scans and repairs corrupted system files.

12. Task Manager Commands:

    • tasklist = Lists all running processes.
    • taskkill /PID <process_id> /F = Forces a process to terminate.

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Additional Tips

1. Keyboard Shortcuts for Productivity:

   • Ctrl + Shift + Esc = Opens Task Manager directly.
   • Windows + L = Locks your computer.
   • Windows + P = Switch between display modes (e.g., Extend, Duplicate).
   • Ctrl + Shift + N = Opens a new Incognito/Private window in browsers.

2. Mouse Gestures:

   • Hold Ctrl while scrolling with the mouse wheel to zoom in/out.

3. Customize Keyboard Shortcuts:

   • Use tools like AutoHotkey to create custom shortcuts for repetitive tasks.

4. Useful Windows Features:

   • Sticky Notes: Press Windows + S and search for “Sticky Notes” to jot down quick notes.
   • Snipping Tool: Use Windows + Shift + S to capture screenshots easily.

5. VS Code Extensions for Productivity:

   • Prettier: Auto-formats code.
   • Bracket Pair Colorizer: Highlights matching brackets.
   • Live Server: Launches a local development server for web development.

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