How do I auto save files in Visual Studio Code?

You can enable auto-saving in Visual Studio Code using the File menu or through settings.

Here's how:

1. Using the File Menu (Quickest Method):

• Go to the File menu in Visual Studio Code.
• Click on Auto Save to toggle the feature on or off. When checked, auto save is enabled.

2. Using Settings (For More Control):

• Open your User or Workspace Settings. You can do this by:
  • Going to File > Preferences > Settings (or Code > Preferences > Settings on macOS).
  • Pressing Ctrl + , (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + , (macOS).
• Search for files.autoSave.
• You'll see a dropdown menu with the following options:
  • off: Disables auto save.
  • afterDelay: Auto saves the file after a specified delay. You can configure the delay with files.autoSaveDelay (default is 1000 ms or 1 second).
  • onFocusChange: Auto saves the file when you shift focus away from the editor (e.g., click on another application).
  • onWindowChange: Auto saves the file when the VS Code window loses focus.

Example Settings:

To auto-save every 5 seconds (5000 milliseconds), you would:

1. Set files.autoSave to afterDelay.
2. Set files.autoSaveDelay to 5000.

Auto-saving helps prevent data loss and ensures your work is frequently backed up, improving your overall coding experience.