How to Reset VS Code Settings

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a powerful text editor that has gained popularity among developers for its rich features and flexibility. However, sometimes you may need to reset the settings of VS Code to their default values due to issues or conflicts. In this article, we will discuss how to reset VS Code settings.

Step 1: Close VS Code

Before resetting VS Code settings, make sure that you close the application.

Step 2: Delete User Settings Folder

Depending on your operating system, follow the steps below:

Windows

2a. Go to the Start menu and click on the “Run” option.
2b. In the opened window, type %APPDATA%\Code and click the "OK" button.
2c. Delete the “User” folder in the opened directory.

macOS

2a. Open the Terminal application.
2b. Enter the following command and press Enter:

rm -rf $HOME/Library/Application\ Support/Code/User

Linux

2a. Open the Terminal application.
2b. Enter the following command and press Enter:

rm -rf $HOME/.config/Code/User

Step 3: Restart VS Code

After deleting the user settings folder, restart the VS Code application.

Conclusion

In this article, we have learned how to reset VS Code settings. However, please note that resetting VS Code settings will delete all your custom settings, including extensions, keybindings, and preferences. Therefore, it is recommended to backup your settings before resetting them.