VS Code is a popular code editor that offers a wide range of features to help developers be more productive. One of these features is the integrated terminal, which allows you to run command-line tools without leaving the editor. However, closing the terminal can sometimes be a hassle, especially if you're used to using the esc key to close windows in other applications. In this article, we'll show you how to add the esc key as a shortcut to close the terminal in focus.
Step 1: Open Keyboard Shortcuts
The first step is to open the Keyboard Shortcuts settings in VS Code. To do this, you can either go to the File menu and select Preferences and then Keyboard Shortcuts, or you can use the shortcut Ctrl+K Ctrl+S.
Step 2: Search for the Terminal Close Command
In the Keyboard Shortcuts settings, you'll see a search bar at the top. Type "terminal close" in the search bar to filter the list of commands.
Step 3: Edit the Keybinding
Once you've found the Terminal: Kill the Active Terminal Instance command, you can edit its keybinding by clicking on the pencil icon next to it. A text field will appear where you can enter the new keybinding.
Step 4: Enter the New Keybinding
To add the esc key as a shortcut to close the terminal, simply press the esc key on your keyboard. The text field will automatically update to show the new keybinding as escape.
Step 5: Save the Changes
After entering the new keybinding, click on the Save button to save the changes. You can now close the Keyboard Shortcuts settings.
That's it! You have successfully added the esc key as a shortcut to close the terminal in focus. Now, whenever you want to close the terminal, simply press the esc key and it will be closed.
This shortcut can be especially useful when you have multiple terminals open and you want to quickly close the one that is in focus. Instead of using the mouse to click on the close button, you can simply press the esc key.
It's important to note that the esc key is a commonly used key in many applications, so you might want to make sure it doesn't conflict with any existing keybindings in VS Code or other applications you use.
If you ever want to remove the esc key as the shortcut to close the terminal, you can follow the same steps outlined above and delete the keybinding for the Terminal: Kill the Active Terminal Instance command.
We hope this article has helped you add the esc key as a shortcut to close the terminal in focus in VS Code. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our tech support team.
| Reference | Link |
|---|---|
| VS Code Documentation | https://code.visualstudio.com/docs |
| VS Code Keyboard Shortcuts | https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/keybindings |