How to use VSCode keyboard shortcuts with a Mac?

Question

I'm running VSCode for Golang development on my Macbook. If I right click on a method I can "Go To Definition", but it also says that I can use the keyboard shortcut of F12 to accomplish the same thing. The problem is that there is no F12 key on my macbook. I have an external keyboard that appears to be trying to double use the "Increase volume" button as a F12 key, but even when I try using that it doesn't work.

What is the proper keyboard shortcut for "Go To Definition" (or any shortcut that uses the function keys) when you are using a Mac?

user_306149 · Answer

A few options:

Hold the fn key and then press f12 (if your keyboard has an fn key)
Change the VS Code keybinding
Change your mac to use normal function keys: System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Use F1, F2, etc. as standard function keys

user_2898078 · Answer

refer to the below Visual Studio Code URL https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/editingevolved#_go-to-definition

For Macbook

Press COMMAND (i.e. ⌘) symbol and hover over a symbol for the preview of the definition.

You can also jump to the definition by with COMMAND button (i.e. ⌘) + Click or press COMMAND + OPTION + Click to open the definition to the side.

How to use VSCode keyboard shortcuts with a Mac?

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