Go Back/Forward in VS Code
From the VS Code Shortcuts cheat sheet · Navigation · verified Jul 2026
Go Back/Forward
Navigate back and forward through cursor history
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Alt+←/→ (Windows)
⌃+-/⌃+⇧+- (Mac)💡 Browser-like navigation through code
⚡ Tracks your cursor movement history
🔍 Navigate across multiple files
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