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Section: Windows and Panels

Toggle Zen Mode

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Windows/Linux: Ctrl+K Z
macOS: Cmd+K Z

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New window
Open a new VS Code window.
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Close window
Close the current VS Code window.
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Toggle primary sidebar
Show or hide the explorer/sidebar area.
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Toggle bottom panel
Show or hide Problems, Output, Debug Console, Terminal.
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Quick Open
Search and open files.
Copy line up/down
Duplicate current line or selection.