How do I insert a snippet of text using a keyboard shortcut in Sublime Text?

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How do I set a shortcut for inserting console.log() and wrapping it around my current selection in Sublime Text without installing any plugin or extra third-party stuff?

The question itself (without the answer) isn't quite clear on what you mean. If you rephrase to something asking about how to insert a snippet of text (with console.log() as an example) using a keyboard shortcut in Sublime Text it might be more useful to everyone. =) — J. Steen
– J. Steen, Commented Jun 12, 2014 at 14:24
I've given a crack at editing as well. If you feel this wasn't an improvement, feel free to change it. — J. Steen
– J. Steen, Commented Jun 12, 2014 at 14:31

myusuf · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-12 14:20:49Z

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So I found the answer. Thought I'd add it here for others:

Go to Sublime Text 2 > Preferences > Key Bindings - User and add this JSON to the file:

[
    { "keys": ["alt+d"],
      "command": "insert_snippet",
      "args": {
        "contents": "console.log(${1:}$SELECTION);${0}"
      }
    }
]

Inserts a console.log() at the current cursor position on pressing alt+d.

Reference: https://gist.github.com/harthur/2951063

answered Jun 12, 2014 at 14:20

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