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Enable Repeating Keys in VS Code on macOS

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# VS Code
defaults write com.microsoft.VSCode ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false

# VS Code - Insiders
defaults write com.microsoft.VSCodeInsiders ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false

Usage

  1. Run the first command above to enable repeating keys in VS Code
  2. If you use VS Code Insiders, run the second command as well
  3. You may need to restart VS Code, but repeating keys should now be enabled

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Published:
Feb 27, 2022
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Feb 27, 2022
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