Column/Block Selection (Editors)
- Rest one finger on the trackpad. Hold Option.
- In VS Code/JetBrains/etc.: ⌥ + drag creates a rectangular selection for multi-line edits.
- Lift your fingers. Release the modifier.
Ready
Why it works
In VS Code/JetBrains/etc.: ⌥ + drag creates a rectangular selection for multi‑line edits.