VS code not switching focus on terminal after running a code

SadisticWaifu · Mar 8, 2023

I recently installed vs code and the only problem that I have with it is the fact that whenever I run a code, the typing focus doesn't move to the terminal, so I have to do it manually, by using the mouse. Is there any way to make it switch automatically after running a program? I'm new to vs so don't expect me to understand complex stuff or workarounds. Thanks in advance!

silentbogo · Mar 8, 2023

Just use a keyboard. Ctrl+` switches to terminal, Ctrl+1 to focus on code window.

Won't post a full solution cause I'm at work right now, but I'll point you in the right direction.
Alternatively, try adding a command to custom tasks.

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Ultimately what you need is a build task which will execute

Code:

command: "workbench.action.terminal.focus"

SadisticWaifu · Mar 8, 2023

silentbogo said:
Just use a keyboard. Ctrl+` switches to terminal, Ctrl+1 to focus on code window.

Won't post a full solution cause I'm at work right now, but I'll point you in the right direction.
Alternatively, try adding a command to custom tasks.

Tasks in Visual Studio Code

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code.visualstudio.com

Ultimately what you need is a build task which will execute

Code:

command: "workbench.action.terminal.focus"

Ok, I'll try to get it working myself but if, I'll be sure to come back to the thread

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VS code not switching focus on terminal after running a code

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