The Word-by-word navigator is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides users with an easy and efficient way to navigate and manipulate text word-by-word. The extension is designed to work with various naming conventions such as camelCase, snake_case, kabab-case, and others, making it a versatile tool for developers and other professionals who frequently work with text.
- Word-by-word navigation: With the Word-by-word navigator, users can easily move the cursor word-by-word using predefined keyboard shortcuts. This makes it easy to navigate through large blocks of text quickly and efficiently.
- Selection and deletion: The extension also allows users to select and delete entire words using similar keyboard shortcuts. This can be particularly useful when working with large amounts of text or when making edits to existing code.
- Support for different naming conventions: The Word-by-word navigator is designed to work with various naming conventions, including camelCase, snake_case, kabab-case, and others. This means that the extension will treat each word in the text as a separate entity, regardless of the naming convention used.
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts: The extension allows users to customize the predefined keyboard shortcuts to fit their personal preferences. This makes it easy to create a workflow that is both efficient and comfortable for each individual user.
To install the Word-by-word navigator extension, follow these steps:
- Open Visual Studio Code
- Click on the "Extensions" button in the left-hand sidebar
- Search for "Word-by-word navigator"
- Click the "Install" button to install the extension
Once the Word-by-word navigator extension is installed, users can start using it right away. The extension comes with predefined keyboard shortcuts, which can be used to navigate, select, and delete words. These shortcuts are as follows:
| Action | Windows/Linux Keybinding | macOS Keybinding |
|---|---|---|
| Move cursor right by one word | Ctrl+Alt+Right |
Command+Option+Right |
| Move cursor left by one word | Ctrl+Alt+Left |
Command+Option+Left |
| Select word right | Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Right |
Command+Shift+Option+Right |
| Select word left | Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Left |
Command+Shift+Option+Left |
| Delete word right | Alt+Delete |
Option+Delete |
| Delete word left | Alt+Backspace |
Option+Backspace |
Users can customize these shortcuts by opening the "Keyboard Shortcuts" menu in Visual Studio Code and searching for "word-by-word navigator".
The Word-by-word navigator extension is an open-source project, and contributions are always welcome. To contribute to the project, follow these steps:
- Fork the project on GitHub
- Create a new branch
- Make your changes
- Submit a pull request
Please make sure to follow the project's coding guidelines and include appropriate tests when submitting your changes.
The Word-by-word navigator extension is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.
If you have any questions or comments about the Word-by-word navigator extension, please feel free to contact us through the following channels:
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