How to select code blocks vertically in vscode?

Keyboard shortcut for vertical block selection:

To select code block vertically in your visual studio code, use Shift + Alt and then use the mouse to select lines vertically, from top-left to bottom-right.

Shift + Alt + Select with mouse

Vertical code block selection example

Note:

This keyboard shortcut for vscode vertical select is tested on Windows 10 and Windows 11 Visual Studio Code Editors.

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