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The Hidden Power of Multi-Cursor Selection in VS Code
February 6, 2026
If you need to change the same variable name or add a missing semi-colon to the end of multiple lines, stop copying and pasting! Instead, try using VS Code's multi-cursor selection. Select the first instance of the word, then hit `Ctrl+D` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+D` (Mac) repeatedly. VS Code intelligently selects the next occurrence, placing a cursor at each spot. Now you can type, delete, or modify simultaneously across all selected locations. It’s a massive time saver for quick refactoring tasks.