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Stop Context Switching: Master the VS Code Command Palette

February 10, 2026

If you're constantly clicking around or minimizing VS Code to use the mouse, you're slowing down. The Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) is your best friend for efficiency. Instead of navigating complex menus or clicking through extensions, just type what you want—like 'Format Document,' 'Go to Symbol,' or 'Git: Stage All Changes.' Seriously, challenge yourself to use the mouse less today; you'll feel like a keyboard wizard by lunchtime. It shaves off seconds that turn into minutes, and minutes that turn into flow time.