Hey everyone! I hope you’re all doing well. I’m currently working on a project in Visual Studio Code and I’ve opened a ton of files over the past few days. I’m trying to figure out if there’s a quick way to access a list of all the files I’ve previously opened without having to dig through the whole directory again. I feel like there must be a feature for this, but I just can’t seem to find it.
Has anyone figured out a convenient way to revisit those files? Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Revisit Opened Files in Visual Studio Code
Hey! I totally understand your struggle with managing files in Visual Studio Code. It can get really cluttered when you have so many files open! Here are a couple of ways you can quickly access a list of files you’ve opened:
I hope this helps you find what you’re looking for without too much hassle!
Good luck with your project!
Welcome! It’s great to see you actively working on your project in Visual Studio Code. You don’t have to worry about sifting through directories to find your previously opened files. VS Code offers a handy feature called the “Recent Files” list, which can be accessed easily. You can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + R (or Cmd + R on macOS) to bring up the list of files you’ve opened recently. This gives you a quick and efficient way to navigate back to your previous work without the hassle of browsing through your project structure.
Additionally, you can check under the “File” menu where there’s an option for “Open Recent,” which will also display a dropdown list of files you’ve accessed recently. If you’re working with multiple folders or projects and want even more organization, consider using workspaces to keep your projects together. This way, the recent files feature will help maintain a more tailored list relevant to the active workspace. Happy coding!