Toggle Terminal in VS Code (Windows)
Press Ctrl + Backtick to show or hide the terminal inside the editor.
What it does
The integrated terminal opens in a panel under the code and starts in the folder of the workspace. The same keys hide the panel again and move the cursor back to the editor. Hiding does not stop what runs in the terminal: a server or a test watcher keeps running and is there when you show the panel again.
The same shortcut on other platforms
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Windowsthis page | Ctrl + Backtick |
| macOS | |
| Linux |
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Questions
What is the VS Code shortcut for Toggle Terminal on Windows?
Ctrl+` (Ctrl + Backtick). Press it to show or hide the terminal inside the editor.
What is the shortcut for Toggle Terminal in VS Code on macOS and Linux?
On macOS it is ⌃`. On Linux it is Ctrl+`.