How do I search for files in Visual Studio Code?

 

You can search for files in Visual Studio Code using the built-in "File Search" feature. Here's how to do it:

1. Open Visual Studio Code: Start by opening Visual Studio Code.

2. Use the Keyboard Shortcut: The quickest way to open the file search feature is to use the keyboard shortcut:

   • On Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + P.
   • On macOS: Press Cmd + P.

   This will open the "Quick Open" dialog at the top of the window.

3. Start Typing Your Search Query: In the "Quick Open" dialog, start typing the name of the file you want to search for. Visual Studio Code will automatically begin filtering and displaying matching file names in a dropdown list as you type.

   

4. Select the File You Want: As you type, you'll see a list of matching files. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the list if needed. Once you've located the file you want to open, press Enter to open it.

   Alternatively, you can click on the file name in the list to open it.

That's it! You've successfully searched for and opened a file in Visual Studio Code.

Additionally, you can use the file search feature to open files in specific folders or subdirectories. Just type the folder path followed by a forward slash ("/") and the file name you're looking for. For example, if you want to search for a file named "example.txt" in a folder named "documents," you can type:

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documents/example.txt

Visual Studio Code will display results from within the "documents" folder.