Logo Questions Linux Laravel Mysql Ubuntu Git Menu
 

Can somebody explain how to make vscode the default editor on osx?

Xcode is the current default editor when opening files and I'd like to switch it to vscode

like image 996
redbolts Avatar asked Apr 27 '17 18:04

redbolts


People also ask

What is the default editor in macOS?

By default, macOS uses Apple's TextEdit app for any text file, and it's pretty bad.


1 Answers

The editor is associated with the file extension on macOS.

When you select one of your code files press Command+I to open the inspector (or choose "Get Info" from either the "File"- or contextual menu) and you will find a section called "Open With:". When expanded you should see a drop-down menu and a "Change All…" button.

Pick the application you would like to open this file from the drop-down menu and then click on "Change All…". A dialog will ask you to confirm that your chosen editor shall be used for all files that have the same extension as the current one.

Do this for all file-types where you would like to change the associated editor.

I hope this helps.

like image 141
Thomas Krajacic Avatar answered Oct 11 '22 21:10

Thomas Krajacic