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How Do I Restore Open Files in VS Code?

Published in VS Code 2 mins read

VS Code provides a few ways to restore your previously open files:

1. Using the "Recent" Menu

  • Open VS Code and navigate to the File menu.
  • Select Recent and you'll see a list of recently opened folders and files.
  • Click on the desired file or folder to open it.

2. Reopening the Last Session

  • If you want to restore all files you had open in your last VS Code session, you can use the "Reopen Last Session" option.
  • This can be found in the File menu under "Reopen Folder...".
  • Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS), type "Reopen Last Session", and select it from the list.

3. Using the "Workbench.restoreFiles" Setting

  • If you prefer to automatically restore open files when you open VS Code, you can adjust the "workbench.restoreFiles" setting.
  • This can be done by opening the Settings (Ctrl+, or Cmd+,).
  • Search for "restoreFiles" and set the value to "all" to restore all files.
  • You can also set it to "folders" to only restore the files within the last opened folder.

By using these methods, you can easily restore your open files and continue working on your projects without having to manually reopen each one.

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