VS Code Keyboard Shortcuts/Toggle bottom panel

Show or hide Problems, Output, Debug Console, Terminal.

Section: Windows and Panels

Toggle bottom panel

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Windows/Linux: Ctrl+J
macOS: Cmd+J

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