In VSCode, when I try to use the shortcut to copy a line, Ubuntu is triggering a shortcut to move to a different workspace?

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When I'm working in Visual Studio Code and I attempt to use the shortcut to Copy Line Down (Alt + Shift + Ctrl + Down Arrow) it seems like Ubuntu is taking over and triggering a shortcut to switch to a different workspace.

I've checked my keyboard shortcuts for Ubuntu and it seems like the only shortcuts that would doing that are mapped to Shift + Super + PageDown. I don't see anything in the keyboard shortcuts that is mapped to the same shortcut (Alt + Shift + Ctrl + Down Arrow). Am I missing something here? Any suggestions on how to rectify this?

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3 Answers

If you want to copy a whole line you can use Ctrl + C without highlight anything (just stay in the line). If you want to move a line you can use Alt + ā†‘ to move the line up and Alt + ā†“ move the line down.

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New Ubuntu user. Spent few hours sweating on this. Seems Ubuntu is blocking ALT key press as it is reserved for OS purposes (disturbing development?!).

Best new shortcut I could come up with that does not interfere with other major VSCode functionality corresponding to Copy Line Up/Down commands are below. From keybindings.json

{
    "key": "ctrl+shift+.",
    "command": "editor.action.copyLinesDownAction",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && !editorReadonly"
},
{
    "key": "ctrl+shift+,",
    "command": "-editor.action.copyLinesUpAction",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && !editorReadonly"
},
user_115375680

To copy a line up or down in VS code;

alt + shift + UP (or DOWN key).

Here are some more shortcuts which may help you in other conditions;

Alt + up or down (moves the whole line up or down.)
ctrl + right or left key (jumps from word to word towards right or left.)
ctrl + shift + right or left key(jumps from word to word and also selects in the same direction.)
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