VS Code Shortcuts

VS Code Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac (2026)

Complete VS Code keyboard shortcuts for Mac. All shortcuts use Cmd (⌘) instead of Ctrl.

Quick answer: VS Code Mac shortcuts: Command Palette = Cmd+Shift+P | Quick Open = Cmd+P | Toggle Terminal = Ctrl+` | Format = Shift+Option+F | Go to Definition = F12

All Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Command Palette	`CmdShiftP`
Quick Open File	`CmdP`
Toggle Terminal	`Ctrl``
Format Document	`ShiftOptionF`
Go to Definition	`F12`
Find in Files	`CmdShiftF`
Split Editor	`Cmd\`
Toggle Sidebar	`CmdB`

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VS Code Command Palette shortcut on Mac?

Press Cmd+Shift+P on Mac to open the VS Code Command Palette.

How do I format code in VS Code on Mac?

Press Shift+Option+F on Mac to format the entire document in VS Code.

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