Jump by X Lines - VS Code Extension

A straightforward and efficient VS Code extension that allows users to jump by a specified number of lines up or down in the editor.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Usage
  • Installation
  • Keybinding Configuration
  • Jumping by Lines
• Conclusion
• Feedback

Introduction

This extension was created to enhance the user's navigation experience in VS Code. Instead of scrolling line by line or relying on screen jumps, users can now specify exactly how many lines they want to navigate up or down.

Usage

Installation

To use the "Jump by X Lines" extension:

Keybinding Configuration

To bind the jump-lines extension commands to specific keys, you can add the following configurations to your keybindings.json file in VS Code:

[
  {
    "key": "ctrl+alt+up",
    "command": "jump-lines.moveByXLinesUp",
    "when": "editorTextFocus"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+alt+down",
    "command": "jump-lines.moveByXLinesDown",
    "when": "editorTextFocus"
  }
]

1. Search for "Jump by X Lines" in the VS Code Marketplace and install it.

Keybinding Configuration

You'll need to manually bind the commands to your desired key combination. Here's how:

1. Open the Command Palette with Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS.
2. Type in Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts.
3. Search for jumpLines.jumpUp or jumpLines.jumpDown.
4. Right-click and select Add Keybinding.
5. Assign your desired key combination.

Jumping by Lines

1. Press your configured key combination.
2. Enter the number of lines you want to jump up or down.
3. The cursor will move accordingly.

Conclusion

While this might seem like a simple extension, it aims to make code navigation more efficient for developers who prefer precision in their movements. Whether you're reading through lengthy files or navigating dense codebases, "Jump by X Lines" can enhance your VS Code experience.

Feedback

Thank you for using or considering our extension. Feedback is always appreciated!