'Change the default split of vscode
Solution 1:[1]
Try the "workbench.editor.openPositioning" setting:
{
"workbench.editor.openPositioning": "left"
}
Or via the settings menu Editor Management ? Open Positioning:
Solution 2:[2]
It would be the "workbench.editor.openSideBySideDirection" setting, but the only accepted values are right and down. You could perhaps make a feature request or look for an extension that might have the behaviour you need.
The Open Positioning setting is where new tabs open relative to your current tab. Whereas you are asking about editor groups.
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| Solution | Source |
|---|---|
| Solution 1 | Timothy G. |
| Solution 2 | user13661618 |


