Replace existing tab in VSCode [duplicate]

Question

When opening a file with Ctrl + P, I'd like it to replace my selected tab, instead of opening a new one. Any way to do this ?

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There is no built-in way to do this if that current editor is not already in Preview Mode. But see stackoverflow.com/a/60218148/836330 for a keybinding and macro that will do it. — Mark
– Mark, Commented Jul 30, 2021 at 17:27

Balaji · Accepted Answer · 2021-07-30 13:22:57Z

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You can enable by adding "workbench.editor.enablePreview": true and "workbench.editor. enablePreviewFromQuickOpen": true to your settings.

Whenever you open a new file, this will replace the existing tab.

answered Jul 30, 2021 at 13:22

Balaji

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Thanks ! But I´d like to be able to chose to replace it or not, with a shortcut. Do you know of a way to implement this ?

I used to work by changing the settings, but may be there is a way with shortcut. I would be happy when someone share with us.

Alex · Accepted Answer · 2021-07-30 10:57:50Z

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This setting is found here : Files -> Preferences-> Settings

answered Jul 30, 2021 at 10:57

Alex

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