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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm","crawl_time":1775705808,"first_indexed_time":1560410877,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"net,meziantou!www,\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm s443","src_root_hash":"13243292651965060106","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Comparing files using Visual Studio Code - Meziantou's blog","meta_descriptions":["Learn how to compare files in Visual Studio Code using the UI or command line, and how to configure VS Code as your Git diff tool."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"In the previous post, I showed you how to\nuse Visual Studio to compare 2 files\n. Visual Studio Code is another great option, and like any capable IDE, it includes a powerful built-in diff tool. Like Visual Studio, you can use it to compare two versions of the same file when using source control, or compare any two files from your file system.\nThis post covers multiple ways to use the Visual Studio Code diff tool.\n#\nComparing files using the User Interface\nOpen the 2 files in Visual Studio Code\nRight-click on one file and click \"Select for compare\"\nRight-click on the other file and click \"Compare file file1 with file2\"\nYou should see the result:\n#\nComparing files using the command line\nUsing Visual Studio Code\nShell\ncode --diff file1.cs file2.cs\nOr, using the full path if code is not in the\nPATH\n:\nShell\n\"\n%LOCALAPPDATA%\n\\Programs\\Microsoft VS Code\\code.exe\" --diff file1.cs file2.cs\nUsing Visual Studio Code Insiders\nShell\n\"\n%LOCALAPPDATA%\n\\Programs\\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\\Code - Insiders.exe\" --diff file1.cs file2.cs\n#\nUsing Visual Studio Code as a git difftool\ngit difftool\nis a Git command that allows you to compare and edit files between revisions using common diff tools. You can use any editor that supports diff such as VS Code. Open a command prompt and use the following commands:\nFrom CMD (Windows)\nShell\ngit config --global diff.tool vscode\ngit config --global difftool.vscode.\ncmd\n\"code --wait --diff \\\"$LOCAL\\\" \\\"$REMOTE\\\"\"\nFrom PowerShell (Windows or Linux)\nPowerShell\ngit config\n--global\ndiff.tool vscode\ngit config\n--global\ndifftool.vscode.cmd\n\"code --wait --diff \"\n\"`$LOCAL\"\n\" \"\n\"`$REMOTE\"\n\"\"\nFrom Bash (Linux)\nPowerShell\ngit config\n--global\ndiff.tool vscode\ngit config\n--global\ndifftool.vscode.cmd\n'code --wait --diff \"$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\"'\nManually, open\n~\/.gitconfig\nor\n%USERPROFILE%\\.gitconfig\nin a text editor and add the following content:\nINI\n[diff]\ntool\n= vscode\n[difftool \"vscode\"]\ncmd\n= code --wait --diff \\\n\"$LOCAL\\\" \\\"$REMOTE\\\"\nYou can verify the configuration by running\ngit config --global --list\n.\nYou can also configure Visual Studio Code as your Git editor:\nShell\ngit config --global core.editor \"code --wait\"\nDo you have a question or a suggestion about this post?\nContact me!","attrs_markdown":"[Meziantou's blogBlog about Microsoft technologies (.NET, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, EF Core, WPF, TypeScript, etc.)](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/)\n- [Projects](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/projects.htm)\n- [Talks](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/speaking.htm)\n- [Archives](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/archives.htm)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/about.htm)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/contact.htm)\n\n# Comparing files using Visual Studio Code\n03\/19\/2018\n\n- Gérald Barré\n\n- [Tips](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/archives-categories-tips.htm)\n\nIn the previous post, I showed you how to [use Visual Studio to compare 2 files](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio.htm \"Comparing files using Visual Studio\"). Visual Studio Code is another great option, and like any capable IDE, it includes a powerful built-in diff tool. Like Visual Studio, you can use it to compare two versions of the same file when using source control, or compare any two files from your file system.\n\nThis post covers multiple ways to use the Visual Studio Code diff tool.\n\nTable Of Contents\n\n- [Comparing files using the User Interface](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin)\n- [Comparing files using the command line](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin-7cf2ec)\n- [Using Visual Studio Code as a git difftool](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#using-visual-studio-7cf2ec)\n## [\\#](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin)Comparing files using the User Interface\n1. Open the 2 files in Visual Studio Code\n2. Right-click on one file and click \"Select for compare\"\n   ![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/selectforcompare.png?v=3be0)\n3. Right-click on the other file and click \"Compare file file1 with file2\"\n   ![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/compare-2.png?v=0f86)\n\nYou should see the result:\n\n![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/result-2.png?v=3a7b)\n\nNote\n\nThe right panel is editable, which lets you edit the new version of the document while viewing the live diff.\n## [\\#](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin-7cf2ec)Comparing files using the command line\n- Using Visual Studio Code\n  Shell\n  \n  copy\n  ```\n  code --diff file1.cs file2.cs\n  ```\n  Or, using the full path if code is not in the `PATH`:\n  Shell\n  \n  copy\n  ```\n  \"%LOCALAPPDATA%\\Programs\\Microsoft VS Code\\code.exe\" --diff file1.cs file2.cs\n  ```\n- Using Visual Studio Code Insiders\n  Shell\n  \n  copy\n  ```\n  \"%LOCALAPPDATA%\\Programs\\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\\Code - Insiders.exe\" --diff file1.cs file2.cs\n  ```\n\n![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/result-2.png?v=3a7b)\n\n## [\\#](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#using-visual-studio-7cf2ec)Using Visual Studio Code as a git difftool\n`git difftool` is a Git command that allows you to compare and edit files between revisions using common diff tools. You can use any editor that supports diff such as VS Code. Open a command prompt and use the following commands:\n\n- From CMD (Windows)\n  Shell\n  \n  copy\n  ```\n  git config --global diff.tool vscode\ngit config --global difftool.vscode.cmd \"code --wait --diff \\\"$LOCAL\\\" \\\"$REMOTE\\\"\"\n  ```\n- From PowerShell (Windows or Linux)\n  PowerShell\n  \n  copy\n  ```\n  git config --global diff.tool vscode\ngit config --global difftool.vscode.cmd \"code --wait --diff \"\"`$LOCAL\"\" \"\"`$REMOTE\"\"\"\n  ```\n- From Bash (Linux)\n  PowerShell\n  \n  copy\n  ```\n  git config --global diff.tool vscode\ngit config --global difftool.vscode.cmd 'code --wait --diff \"$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\"'\n  ```\n- Manually, open `~\/.gitconfig` or `%USERPROFILE%\\.gitconfig` in a text editor and add the following content:\n  INI\n  \n  copy\n  ```\n  [diff]\n    tool = vscode\n[difftool \"vscode\"]\n    cmd = code --wait --diff \\\"$LOCAL\\\" \\\"$REMOTE\\\"\n  ```\n\nYou can verify the configuration by running `git config --global --list`.\n\nYou can also configure Visual Studio Code as your Git editor:\n\nShell\n\ncopy\n```\ngit config --global core.editor \"code --wait\"\n```\nTip\n\nYou can now configure Visual Studio Code as your default merge tool for Git using `git config set merge.tool vscode` (requires Git 2.47)\n\nDo you have a question or a suggestion about this post? [Contact me\\!](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/contact.htm)\n\nFollow me:\n\nEnjoy this blog?\n\n- [![Buy Me A Coffee](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/img\/bmc.svg?v=0248)](https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/meziantou \"Enjoy this blog? Consider buying me a coffee!\")\n- [💖 Sponsor on GitHub](https:\/\/github.com\/sponsors\/meziantou \"Enjoy this blog? Consider sponsoring me on GitHub!\")\n\n![Photo of Gérald Barré](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/blog-image-1-th-w100-h100.jpg?v=aa10)\n\n# Gérald Barré\naka. meziantou\n\n[![Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/img\/mvp.svg?v=8085)](https:\/\/goto.meziantou.net\/microsoft-mvp)\n\n# Recent posts\n- [Accessing files from the action repository in a GitHub Composite Action](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/accessing-files-from-the-action-repository-in-a-github-composite-action.htm)\n- [URL Pattern Matching in .NET](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/url-pattern-matching-in-dotnet.htm)\n- [Speed Up .NET CI with Test Sharding](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/split-dotnet-test-projects-into-shards-with-meziantou-shardedtest.htm)\n- [Implementing RFC-compliant HTTP caching for HttpClient in .NET](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/implementing-rfc-compliant-http-caching-for-httpclient-in-dotnet.htm)\n- [Visualize GitHub Actions runs with Meziantou.GitHubActionsTracing](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/visualize-github-actions-runs-with-meziantou-githubactionstracing.htm)\n\n# Links\n- [Dev Tool List](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/setting-up-my-development-machine.htm)\n- [Async\/await resources](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/links-async-await-csharp.htm)\n- [.NET Multithreading resources](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/links-about-multithreading-in-dotnet.htm)\n- [Visual Studio tips](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/archives-series-visual-studio-tips-and-tricks.htm)\n- [Online tools](https:\/\/tools.meziantou.net\/)\n- [free-for.dev](https:\/\/free-for.dev\/)\n\nCopyright © 2026 Gérald Barré - Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our [Terms of use](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/terms-of-use.htm) and [Privacy policy](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/privacy-policy.htm).\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/img\/bmc2.svg?v=d704)](https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/meziantou \"Enjoy this blog? Consider buying me a coffee!\")","attrs_readable_markdown":"In the previous post, I showed you how to [use Visual Studio to compare 2 files](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio.htm \"Comparing files using Visual Studio\"). Visual Studio Code is another great option, and like any capable IDE, it includes a powerful built-in diff tool. Like Visual Studio, you can use it to compare two versions of the same file when using source control, or compare any two files from your file system.\n\nThis post covers multiple ways to use the Visual Studio Code diff tool.\n\n## [\\#](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin)Comparing files using the User Interface\n1. Open the 2 files in Visual Studio Code\n2. Right-click on one file and click \"Select for compare\"\n   ![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/selectforcompare.png?v=3be0)\n3. Right-click on the other file and click \"Compare file file1 with file2\"\n   ![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/compare-2.png?v=0f86)\n\nYou should see the result:\n\n![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/result-2.png?v=3a7b)\n\n## [\\#](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin-7cf2ec)Comparing files using the command line\n- Using Visual Studio Code\n  Shell\n  ```\n  code --diff file1.cs file2.cs\n  ```\n  Or, using the full path if code is not in the `PATH`:\n  Shell\n  ```\n  \"%LOCALAPPDATA%\\Programs\\Microsoft VS Code\\code.exe\" --diff file1.cs file2.cs\n  ```\n- Using Visual Studio Code Insiders\n  Shell\n  ```\n  \"%LOCALAPPDATA%\\Programs\\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\\Code - Insiders.exe\" --diff file1.cs file2.cs\n  ```\n\n![](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/assets\/result-2.png?v=3a7b)\n\n## [\\#](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#using-visual-studio-7cf2ec)Using Visual Studio Code as a git difftool\n`git difftool` is a Git command that allows you to compare and edit files between revisions using common diff tools. You can use any editor that supports diff such as VS Code. Open a command prompt and use the following commands:\n\n- From CMD (Windows)\n  Shell\n  ```\n  git config --global diff.tool vscode\ngit config --global difftool.vscode.cmd \"code --wait --diff \\\"$LOCAL\\\" \\\"$REMOTE\\\"\"\n  ```\n- From PowerShell (Windows or Linux)\n  PowerShell\n  ```\n  git config --global diff.tool vscode\ngit config --global difftool.vscode.cmd \"code --wait --diff \"\"`$LOCAL\"\" \"\"`$REMOTE\"\"\"\n  ```\n- From Bash (Linux)\n  PowerShell\n  ```\n  git config --global diff.tool vscode\ngit config --global difftool.vscode.cmd 'code --wait --diff \"$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\"'\n  ```\n- Manually, open `~\/.gitconfig` or `%USERPROFILE%\\.gitconfig` in a text editor and add the following content:\n  INI\n  ```\n  [diff]\n    tool = vscode\n[difftool \"vscode\"]\n    cmd = code --wait --diff \\\"$LOCAL\\\" \\\"$REMOTE\\\"\n  ```\n\nYou can verify the configuration by running `git config --global --list`.\n\nYou can also configure Visual Studio Code as your Git editor:\n\nShell\n```\ngit config --global core.editor \"code --wait\"\n```\nDo you have a question or a suggestion about this post? [Contact me\\!](https:\/\/www.meziantou.net\/contact.htm)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	In the previous post, I showed you how to use Visual Studio to compare 2 files . Visual Studio Code is another great option, and like any capable IDE, it includes a powerful built-in diff tool. Like Visual Studio, you can use it to compare two versions of the same file when using source control, or compare any two files from your file system. This post covers multiple ways to use the Visual Studio Code diff tool. # Comparing files using the User Interface Open the 2 files in Visual Studio Code Right-click on one file and click "Select for compare" Right-click on the other file and click "Compare file file1 with file2" You should see the result: # Comparing files using the command line Using Visual Studio Code Shell code --diff file1.cs file2.cs Or, using the full path if code is not in the PATH : Shell " %LOCALAPPDATA% \Programs\Microsoft VS Code\code.exe" --diff file1.cs file2.cs Using Visual Studio Code Insiders Shell " %LOCALAPPDATA% \Programs\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\Code - Insiders.exe" --diff file1.cs file2.cs # Using Visual Studio Code as a git difftool git difftool is a Git command that allows you to compare and edit files between revisions using common diff tools. You can use any editor that supports diff such as VS Code. Open a command prompt and use the following commands: From CMD (Windows) Shell git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode. cmd "code --wait --diff \"$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\"" From PowerShell (Windows or Linux) PowerShell git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode.cmd "code --wait --diff " "`$LOCAL" " " "`$REMOTE" "" From Bash (Linux) PowerShell git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode.cmd 'code --wait --diff "$LOCAL" "$REMOTE"' Manually, open ~/.gitconfig or %USERPROFILE%\.gitconfig in a text editor and add the following content: INI [diff] tool = vscode [difftool "vscode"] cmd = code --wait --diff \ "$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\" You can verify the configuration by running git config --global --list . You can also configure Visual Studio Code as your Git editor: Shell git config --global core.editor "code --wait" Do you have a question or a suggestion about this post? Contact me!
Markdown	[Meziantou's blogBlog about Microsoft technologies (.NET, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, EF Core, WPF, TypeScript, etc.)](https://www.meziantou.net/) - [Home](https://www.meziantou.net/) - [Projects](https://www.meziantou.net/projects.htm) - [Talks](https://www.meziantou.net/speaking.htm) - [Archives](https://www.meziantou.net/archives.htm) - [About](https://www.meziantou.net/about.htm) - [Contact](https://www.meziantou.net/contact.htm) # Comparing files using Visual Studio Code 03/19/2018 - Gérald Barré - [Tips](https://www.meziantou.net/archives-categories-tips.htm) In the previous post, I showed you how to [use Visual Studio to compare 2 files](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio.htm "Comparing files using Visual Studio"). Visual Studio Code is another great option, and like any capable IDE, it includes a powerful built-in diff tool. Like Visual Studio, you can use it to compare two versions of the same file when using source control, or compare any two files from your file system. This post covers multiple ways to use the Visual Studio Code diff tool. Table Of Contents - [Comparing files using the User Interface](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin) - [Comparing files using the command line](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin-7cf2ec) - [Using Visual Studio Code as a git difftool](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#using-visual-studio-7cf2ec) ## [\#](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin)Comparing files using the User Interface 1. Open the 2 files in Visual Studio Code 2. Right-click on one file and click "Select for compare" ![](https://www.meziantou.net/assets/selectforcompare.png?v=3be0) 3. Right-click on the other file and click "Compare file file1 with file2" ![](https://www.meziantou.net/assets/compare-2.png?v=0f86) You should see the result: ![](https://www.meziantou.net/assets/result-2.png?v=3a7b) Note The right panel is editable, which lets you edit the new version of the document while viewing the live diff. ## [\#](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin-7cf2ec)Comparing files using the command line - Using Visual Studio Code Shell copy ``` code --diff file1.cs file2.cs ``` Or, using the full path if code is not in the `PATH`: Shell copy ``` "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\code.exe" --diff file1.cs file2.cs ``` - Using Visual Studio Code Insiders Shell copy ``` "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\Code - Insiders.exe" --diff file1.cs file2.cs ``` ![](https://www.meziantou.net/assets/result-2.png?v=3a7b) ## [\#](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#using-visual-studio-7cf2ec)Using Visual Studio Code as a git difftool `git difftool` is a Git command that allows you to compare and edit files between revisions using common diff tools. You can use any editor that supports diff such as VS Code. Open a command prompt and use the following commands: - From CMD (Windows) Shell copy ``` git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode.cmd "code --wait --diff \"$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\"" ``` - From PowerShell (Windows or Linux) PowerShell copy ``` git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode.cmd "code --wait --diff ""`$LOCAL"" ""`$REMOTE""" ``` - From Bash (Linux) PowerShell copy ``` git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode.cmd 'code --wait --diff "$LOCAL" "$REMOTE"' ``` - Manually, open `~/.gitconfig` or `%USERPROFILE%\.gitconfig` in a text editor and add the following content: INI copy ``` [diff] tool = vscode [difftool "vscode"] cmd = code --wait --diff \"$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\" ``` You can verify the configuration by running `git config --global --list`. You can also configure Visual Studio Code as your Git editor: Shell copy ``` git config --global core.editor "code --wait" ``` Tip You can now configure Visual Studio Code as your default merge tool for Git using `git config set merge.tool vscode` (requires Git 2.47) Do you have a question or a suggestion about this post? [Contact me\!](https://www.meziantou.net/contact.htm) Follow me: Enjoy this blog? - [![Buy Me A Coffee](https://www.meziantou.net/img/bmc.svg?v=0248)](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/meziantou "Enjoy this blog? Consider buying me a coffee!") - [💖 Sponsor on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/meziantou "Enjoy this blog? 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Readable Markdown	In the previous post, I showed you how to [use Visual Studio to compare 2 files](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio.htm "Comparing files using Visual Studio"). Visual Studio Code is another great option, and like any capable IDE, it includes a powerful built-in diff tool. Like Visual Studio, you can use it to compare two versions of the same file when using source control, or compare any two files from your file system. This post covers multiple ways to use the Visual Studio Code diff tool. ## [\#](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin)Comparing files using the User Interface 1. Open the 2 files in Visual Studio Code 2. Right-click on one file and click "Select for compare" ![](https://www.meziantou.net/assets/selectforcompare.png?v=3be0) 3. Right-click on the other file and click "Compare file file1 with file2" ![](https://www.meziantou.net/assets/compare-2.png?v=0f86) You should see the result: ![](https://www.meziantou.net/assets/result-2.png?v=3a7b) ## [\#](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#comparing-files-usin-7cf2ec)Comparing files using the command line - Using Visual Studio Code Shell ``` code --diff file1.cs file2.cs ``` Or, using the full path if code is not in the `PATH`: Shell ``` "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\code.exe" --diff file1.cs file2.cs ``` - Using Visual Studio Code Insiders Shell ``` "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Microsoft VS Code Insiders\Code - Insiders.exe" --diff file1.cs file2.cs ``` ![](https://www.meziantou.net/assets/result-2.png?v=3a7b) ## [\#](https://www.meziantou.net/comparing-files-using-visual-studio-code.htm#using-visual-studio-7cf2ec)Using Visual Studio Code as a git difftool `git difftool` is a Git command that allows you to compare and edit files between revisions using common diff tools. You can use any editor that supports diff such as VS Code. Open a command prompt and use the following commands: - From CMD (Windows) Shell ``` git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode.cmd "code --wait --diff \"$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\"" ``` - From PowerShell (Windows or Linux) PowerShell ``` git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode.cmd "code --wait --diff ""`$LOCAL"" ""`$REMOTE""" ``` - From Bash (Linux) PowerShell ``` git config --global diff.tool vscode git config --global difftool.vscode.cmd 'code --wait --diff "$LOCAL" "$REMOTE"' ``` - Manually, open `~/.gitconfig` or `%USERPROFILE%\.gitconfig` in a text editor and add the following content: INI ``` [diff] tool = vscode [difftool "vscode"] cmd = code --wait --diff \"$LOCAL\" \"$REMOTE\" ``` You can verify the configuration by running `git config --global --list`. You can also configure Visual Studio Code as your Git editor: Shell ``` git config --global core.editor "code --wait" ``` Do you have a question or a suggestion about this post? [Contact me\!](https://www.meziantou.net/contact.htm)
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