How to close an opened folder in Visual Studio Code?

Closing the currently open folder in Visual Studio Code can be done in multiple ways. Here, I will introduce two common methods:

Method 1: Using Menu Options

1. Open File Menu: Click on 'File' in the top menu bar.
2. Select Close Folder: In the dropdown menu, select 'Close Folder'. This will close the currently open folder and reset the view to the initial welcome page.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• Windows/Linux: Use the shortcut Ctrl + K F to close the currently open folder.
• macOS: The shortcut is Cmd + K F.

Example Scenario

Imagine I am working on a project named MyProject that is currently open in Visual Studio Code. If I need to close this project folder to clean up the workspace or prepare to open another project, I can simply use Method 1: click on the 'File' menu at the top, then select 'Close Folder'.

Alternatively, I can use the keyboard shortcut from Method 2. On Windows, press Ctrl + K F, which is a quick and efficient method, especially when accustomed to keyboard shortcuts for daily tasks.

After closing the folder, Visual Studio Code will show the start page, where I can quickly access recent projects or start a new one. This feature makes switching workspaces very convenient and efficient.