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Mastering Multi-Cursor Magic in VS Code
February 25, 2026
Ever find yourself manually renaming five variables in a row? Stop right there! In VS Code, you can hit Cmd+D (or Ctrl+D) to select the next occurrence of whatever word your cursor is on. It’s a massive time-saver for quick refactors. If you want to place cursors anywhere, just hold Option (or Alt) and click around. It feels like a superpower once it hits your muscle memory.