How to surround flutter widget in vscode

Question

Just wondering if there is a shortcut or extension in visual studio code to surround a code block - or more specifically highlight the widget name and then surround that widgets children.

Often is the case where I have created, lets say a:

Padding(
  padding: EdgeInsets.all(10.0),
  child: Container(
  ...

But then after some writing, i want to surround that Padding with something else, like a Column or Row. As is, I need to prefix the Padding with Row( child: and then scroll down and add the new ),` bracket

Is there not a way to just select the Padding and then tell vs code that I am going to prefix this so add the bracket for me?

Pretty sure I have seen this in action in IntelliJ

Answer 1

Sure!

Vscode offer a few refactor options, including Wrap with Column:

Just right-click on a widget and press "Refactor".

Answer 2

Place your cursor in the widget you want to edit and use CTRL + . shortcut to see the options. Use CMD + . for MacOS. That will do it.

Answer 3

⚠️ If wrap with Column is not shown on Right-click - refactor:

• on Window : Ctrl + .
• on MacOs : ⌘ + .

Then Right-click > wrap with Column

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Here is the reason why this happen: https://dartcode.org/docs/refactorings-and-code-fixes/ . Also documented there: you can now bind shortcuts to the refactor actions:

Ctrl+. in Code opens the “lightbulb” menu showing all code fixes/refactors. Code v1.20 gained the ability to keybind quickfixes. To do this you should edit your keybindings.json file and include the ID of the refactor as found below.

Answer 4

On VS Code on Windows just right-click on any widget and press "Refactor" or use the keyboard shortcut

Ctrl+Shift+R

Answer 5

If any one looking for Android Studio its option + return in Mac and Alt + Enter in Windows.

Answer 6

Right click on the widget and choose 'refactor', then 'wrap with new widget'