How to toggle between split layout with multiple editors and just one editor using the full screen in vscode?

Question

After working in a multiple column layout it is nice to be able to focus on one file momentarily using the entire application space. Then, returning to a column view.

In Slick-Edit this is Window / Zoom Toggle.

In VSCode, moving between multiple columns to 1, and then back to multiple loses editor groupings.

Answer 1

My approach for this scenario is using CMD + K O to Open Active File in New Window . If you close the window the file will still be present in your editor group.

There are some hiccups: I prefer a maximized window over full screen mode, but that will open a new, non-maximized window. In full screen you can prevent that, but will have to use CMD + W twice to get back to original view.