'Selecting block of code in Visual Studio Code
Is there a keyboard shortcut or an extension that would allow me to select a block of code?
I'd like to select everything between curly braces, between HTML tags, etc.
Solution 1:[1]
On Mac Ctrl + Shift + ? to expand the selection. Press multiple times to expand to the block.
Solution 2:[2]
Use Alt + Shift + ? to expand the selection between braces or tags.
Use Alt + Shift + ? to shrink the selection between braces or tags.
Here is the Microsoft Visual C++ shortcuts cheatsheet that might help you.
Update 2019/3: this inner functionality of Visual Studio is not working very well after some updates. Alt + Shift + ? now selects things including braces (which annoys me).
It is not like its behavior before. It selected things between curly braces, when I first posted this answer. I'm using Mark's answer now.
If anyone has a better solution (without an extension) now, please leave a comment.
Solution 3:[3]
Try the expand-region extension. It currently works for JavaScript and HTML. To select ever-increasing or decreasing scope.
Solution 4:[4]
A quicker way is selecting a line then expanding the selection like this:
- Select line
Ctrl + L - Expand selection
Alt + Shift + ?
Doing this inside a block (HTML element, JavaScript curly braces) will select the inner block (HTML element content, inside curly braces). Do step 2 again to select block including the container (HTML element, whole function, class, etc.)
Solution 5:[5]
In VS Code, there is a new option called Balance. First you can place the cursor suitable block. After that, you can press ctrl+shift+P and type balance and it list like below.
Now press Enter, It will select the related code block like below.
For simple use, you can add a shortcut key binding.
Solution 6:[6]
If you are using Java in Vscode and you don't want your block selection to include the brackets (Or any other peripheral char) than do the following:
• Go to vscode settings by pressing ctrl + ,.
• Search for "Java selection range" and deselect it.
Solution 7:[7]
For anyone looking for a real working solution!
Search for Select to Bracket and bind it to whatever keys you like.
It is like magic.
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