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Visual Studio Code provides a powerful built-in tool, an integrated terminal that enables developers to execute commands directly in the editor environment. It also supports shell integration. This article aims to show how to open a terminal in VSCode.
You can open a terminal in VSCode in the following 4 approaches:
- Using the Menu Bare
- Using Keyboard Shortcut
- Using Command Palette
- Using Icon
Let’s dive into the 4 methods to open a terminal in VSCode.
1. Using the Menu Bar
You can open the terminal in VSCode from the Menu Bar. More specifically, to open a terminal in VSCode, navigate to View > Terminal from the Menu bar, and click on Terminal.
As you click on the Terminal, it’ll open within a few moments in VSCode.
2. Using Keyboard Shortcut
One of the quickest ways to open a terminal in VSCode is by pressing the CTRL + ` shortcut which will open the terminal in VSCode. 
3. Using Command Palette
Alternatively, you can also utilize the Command Palette of VSCode. To open the terminal in VSCode, open the Command Palette by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + P. Then, type Toggle Terminal in the search bar, and click on it. 
After clicking on it, the terminal will be opened.
4. Using Icon
To quickly open the terminal in VSCode, you can simply click on the triangular icon located in the bottom-left corner of the VSCode interface. 
How to Open a Terminal as a Tab in VS Code?
You can launch a terminal as a tab in VSCode as below:
- Launch a terminal in VSCode by navigating to View > Terminal from the Menu bar. Alternatively, you can press
CTRL + `for faster launching. - Click on the newly opened terminal and drag it to the tab where opened files are listed, and lastly release the mouse.
[Solved] VS Code Terminal Not Working
If you face any problems while launching or opening the VSCode terminal, you have to troubleshoot the issue. You can diagnose the issue in the following way:
- Verify the user setting by checking the review integrated settings.
- Try to run the designated terminal outside of VSCode and check the issues in the exit code displayed in the shell.
- Use the updated version of VSCode and your shell: VSCode releases new updates and fixes each month which may include updates regarding the integrated terminal. To check the VSCode version, navigate to Help > About (on macOS Code > About Visual Studio Code).
- Try to capture the log while opening the terminal in VSCode by enabling a trace log. To enable trace log, launch VSCode from the terminal using the
code --log tracecommand.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can launch a terminal in VSCode using any of the four different ways like from the Menu bar, using the Command Palette, from the Icon, and using Shortcuts. Among the four, the quickest one is clicking on the Icon and the next quickest one is pressing the Keyboard shortcuts. Hope this article aids you in your need.
People Also Ask
How to Create a New Terminal in VS Code?
To create a new terminal in VS Code, press the following keyboard keys CTRL+SHIFT+P.
How to Open External Terminal in VS Code?
If you prefer to launch external terminals like terminals outside the VSCode or your system’s terminal, press CTRL+SHIFT+C.
How to reset the terminal in VS Code?
To reset the terminal in VSCode, type clear in the terminal. Alternatively, you can press the CTRL+L shortcut to clear the terminal.
What is the shortcut for terminal in VS Code?
The shortcut for a terminal to launch it in VSCode is CTRL + `.
