How to modify/change the vimrc file in VsCode?

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I am new to Vim and I have installed the Vim Extension in Vscode. I know that we can customize the default Vim Editor by modifying the vimrc file.

I want to change some keybindings in the VsCode Vim extension. How to do it/Where will I find the vimrc of Vscode Vim?

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Make sure you have a /.vimrc or /_vimrc file in $HOME directory and follow the follow the following steps :

  1. Open VScode and go to settings.
  2. Type vimrc
  3. Enable Use Keymappings from a .vimrc file

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  1. Modify the vimrc file according to your needs.
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You may achieve the same result by inserting
"vim.vimrc.enable": true into your vscode setting.json.

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Solution 1: @Jdeep's https://stackoverflow.com/a/63030352/8652240

Solution 2: Edit your .vimrc file from your Operating system's folder.

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Or replace your personal .vimrc but make sure the filename is exactly (.vimrc) (yes, the period included as well)

If solution 1 and solution 2 don't work, verify vimrc in settings.json is enabled like this:

  1. Windows 10 user can open settings.json in
  • C:\Users<user>\AppData\Roaming\Code\User\settings.json

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  1. Open VS Code
  2. Open settings.json (Control + ,)
  • File > Preferences > Settings > Enter "settings"
  • Note: don't click on a similar file named defaultSettings.json
  1. Scroll down and click on link "Edit in settings.json"

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  1. verify "vim.vimrc.enable": true

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  1. Save and reload VS Code
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  • Windows machine in Powershell

    cd ~

# create the .vimrc file - it might already exist
New-Item -ItemType File .\.vimrc 

# Open VS Code to modify your vim settings
code .\.vimrc

  • In VS Code Press F1 and type Open Settings JSON

  • In settings.json add

    "vim.vimrc.enable": true

  • Navigate back to your .vimrc

And modify it as you please.

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