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VS Code Multi-editor and Window Management

VS Code provides flexible multi-editor and window management features, allowing simultaneous handling of multiple files and projects, improving development efficiency.

Editor Groups

Creating Editor Groups

• Split Editor: Ctrl+\ or View > Editor Layout > Split Right
• Split Down: Ctrl+K, Ctrl+\ or View > Editor Layout > Split Down
• Three Columns: View > Editor Layout > Three Columns

Editor Group Operations

• Focus Left Editor: Ctrl+1
• Focus Right Editor: Ctrl+2
• Focus Up Editor: Ctrl+K, Ctrl+Up Arrow
• Focus Down Editor: Ctrl+K, Ctrl+Down Arrow

Editor Group Layout

json
{
  "workbench.editor.showTabs": true,
  "workbench.editor.tabSizing": "fit",
  "workbench.editor.limit.enabled": true,
  "workbench.editor.limit.value": 10
}

Editor Tabs

Tab Management

• Close Tab: Ctrl+W
• Close Other Tabs: Ctrl+K, W
• Close Tabs to Right: Ctrl+K, Ctrl+Shift+W
• Reopen Closed Tab: Ctrl+Shift+T

Tab Order

• Move Tab Left: Ctrl+Shift+PageUp
• Move Tab Right: Ctrl+Shift+PageDown
• Sort by Name: View > Sort Editor Tabs By Name

Pinning Tabs

• Pin Tab: Right-click tab > Pin Tab
• Unpin Tab: Right-click tab > Unpin Tab

Multi-window Management

Opening New Window

• Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+N
• Menu: File > New Window

Opening File in New Window

• Shortcut: Ctrl+K, O
• Menu: File > Open File in New Window

Window Arrangement

• Side by Side: View > Appearance > Side by Side
• Vertical: View > Appearance > Vertical
• Horizontal: View > Appearance > Horizontal

Editor Preview

Preview Mode

• Enable Preview: Double-click file opens in preview mode
• Pin Preview: Double-click tab or Ctrl+K, Enter
• Disable Preview: workbench.editor.enablePreview: false

Preview Configuration

json
{
  "workbench.editor.enablePreview": true,
  "workbench.editor.enablePreviewFromQuickOpen": true,
  "workbench.editor.openPositioning": "right"
}

Editor History

Navigation History

• Back: Alt+Left Arrow
• Forward: Alt+Right Arrow
• View History: Ctrl+Tab

Recently Opened Files

• Shortcut: Ctrl+R
• Function: Quick access to recently opened files

Editor Configuration

Editor Behavior

json
{
  "workbench.editor.closeEmptyGroups": true,
  "workbench.editor.revealIfOpen": true,
  "workbench.editor.focusRecentEditorAfterClose": false
}

Tab Appearance

json
{
  "workbench.editor.decorations.colors": true,
  "workbench.editor.decorations.badges": true,
  "workbench.editor.tabCloseButton": "right"
}

Quick Open

Quick Open Files

• Shortcut: Ctrl+P
• Function: Fuzzy search file names
• Features: Support symbol jumping

Quick Open Symbols

• Shortcut: Ctrl+T
• Function: Search symbols in workspace
• Features: Support type filtering

Editor Grouping API

Manipulating Editor Groups in Extensions

typescript
// Split editor
vscode.commands.executeCommand('workbench.action.splitEditor');

// Focus left editor
vscode.commands.executeCommand('workbench.action.focusLeftGroup');

// Close editor group
vscode.commands.executeCommand('workbench.action.closeActiveEditor');

Important Notes

• Too many editor tabs may affect performance
• Reasonably use editor groups to improve efficiency
• Regularly close unnecessary editors
• Use shortcuts to speed up operations
• Consider using extensions to enhance window management features