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Vertical Diff

Vertical Diff

MetroSoft-Application

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| (0) | Free
A VS Code extension that mirrors the active text diff editor into a stacked panel view for review.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Vertical Diff

Shows the active VS Code diff in a stacked panel.

Features

  • Original on top, modified below
  • Aligned rows for easier comparison
  • Line and inline change highlighting
  • Follows the active diff automatically
  • Move to the previous or next change
  • Placeholder view for large or unsupported content

Usage

demo

Move between changes

  1. Open a diff.
  2. Use the toolbar or run "Vertical Diff: Previous Change" and "Vertical Diff: Next Change".

Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code 1.85.0 or later
  • An active text diff

Settings

  • verticalDiff.fontSize: Panel font size. Set 0 to follow editor.fontSize.

Notes

  • Read-only panel view
  • The first automatic open may move focus
  • Large or unsupported content is shown as a placeholder

License

Licensed under MIT

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