How to shift a block of code left/right by one space in VSCode?

In Visual Studio Code (VSCode), moving code blocks is a common operation that helps maintain code cleanliness and readability. To indent or dedent a code block by one space, follow these steps:

Indenting to the Right by One Space:

1. Select the code block: Use the mouse or keyboard (e.g., Shift + arrow keys) to select the desired code block.
2. Use the indent command:
   • Press the Tab key to move the entire code block to the right.
   • If you need to move by one space only, configure the Tab key in VSCode settings to insert spaces instead of the default tab character. To do this, search for "Tab" in VSCode settings and adjust the relevant options.

Dedenting to the Left by One Space:

1. Select the code block: Similarly, use the mouse or keyboard to select the desired code section.
2. Use the dedent command:
   • Press Shift + Tab to move the entire code block to the left.
   • If the Tab key is configured to insert spaces, this command will dedent by one space.

Example Demonstration:

Suppose you have the following code:

python
def function():
    print("Hello, world!")

If you want to move the line print("Hello, world!") to the right by one space, you need:

• Place the cursor on the line or select it with the mouse
• Press Tab (if Tab is configured to insert spaces)

If you want to move it to the left by one space:

• Select the line
• Press Shift + Tab

These steps help you effectively adjust the indentation and alignment of code blocks in VSCode.