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VS Code's Hidden Power: Multi-Cursor Magic
February 4, 2026
Stop manually editing the same variable name multiple times! One of the biggest time savers in VS Code is multi-cursor editing. You can select a word, then repeatedly press `Ctrl+D` (or `Cmd+D` on Mac) to select the next matching instance. This lets you type once and update everywhere instantly. Alternatively, hold down `Alt` (or `Option` on Mac) and click to place cursors exactly where you need them. It feels like cheating, but it's just efficient.