How do I change the workspace in VS Code?

In VS Code, when you want to configure settings that apply only to the current project or folder you have open, you are typically working with Workspace Settings. This is distinct from User Settings, which apply globally to all your VS Code instances. Based on the reference provided, changing something within the "workspace" involves accessing and modifying these workspace-specific settings.

Here's how to access and change settings, using the color theme as an example, within your current workspace according to the reference:

Modifying Workspace Settings

The reference describes a specific process for changing settings scoped to your current workspace. This allows you to customize aspects like themes, editor behavior, and extension settings just for the project you are working on, overriding your global User Settings.

To change a setting, such as the color theme, within your workspace:

1. Open Settings: Start by opening the Settings interface in VS Code. You can usually do this via the File > Preferences > Settings menu or using the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+, on Windows/Linux, Cmd+, on macOS).
2. Select Workspace Scope: Once the Settings tab is open, look at the options presented at the top of the settings editor. Select the Workspace option from the top-left area. This ensures that any changes you make will be saved in a .vscode/settings.json file within your current project folder, applying only to this specific workspace.
3. Search for the Desired Setting: Type the name of the setting you want to change into the search field. As mentioned in the reference, if you want to change the overall look, type 'color theme' into the search field.
4. Choose Your Setting: The search results will filter the available settings. Locate the relevant setting under the appropriate category (e.g., "Workbench"). Choose a color theme from the suggestion that reads Workbench: Color Theme. Clicking on this option will usually present a dropdown list of available themes.

By following these steps within the VSCode Workspace settings, you are modifying configuration options that are specific to the current project folder you have open, effectively "changing" the settings profile for that particular workspace. This allows for tailored development environments for different projects.

// .vscode/settings.json (Example)
{
    "workbench.colorTheme": "Default Dark+",
    "editor.fontSize": 14,
    "files.autoSave": "onWindowChange"
}

Example of a .vscode/settings.json file created or modified when changing Workspace settings.

Remember that settings changed in the Workspace scope take precedence over identical settings defined in the User scope.