Column/Block Selection (Editors)

trackpad fn ⌃ control ⌥ option ⌘ command ⇧ shift
  • 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.
Speed 1.25×

Ready

Why it works

In VS Code/JetBrains/etc.: ⌥ + drag creates a rectangular selection for multi‑line edits.

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