How do I open the terminal inside my code editor?

You'll be able to: Open and use the integrated terminal in VS Code

The steps

1
While inside Visual Studio Code, press Ctrl~ (hold Ctrl and press the backtick key, usually under Esc). A bottom panel opens with a dark command prompt window titled Terminal.
What is the integrated terminal?
The integrated terminal allows you to run commands, start servers, and execute code directly inside your editor without switching back and forth to an external command prompt window.
2
Verify the current folder path displayed on the command line. The prompt automatically starts inside your current project folder.
3
Type your desired command (such as python --version or node --version) and press Enter. The command runs and prints its output directly below what you typed.
Tip
You can press Ctrl~ again at any time to hide the terminal without losing your running command.

It looks different on my screen

You can also open the terminal by clicking Terminal in the top menu and clicking New Terminal.

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