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Learn how to effectively hide a folder containing brackets in its name from your Visual Studio Code workspace with this comprehensive guide.
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How to Hide a Folder with Brackets in VSCode Workspace

If you are a developer using Visual Studio Code (VSCode) as your code editor, you may have encountered a situation where you want to hide folders from your workspace. Specifically, you might be dealing with a folder whose name contains brackets, making the hiding process a bit trickier than it seems. In this guide, we will tackle how to effectively hide a folder containing brackets in its name and provide a clear, step-by-step solution.

The Problem

You might find yourself wanting to hide a folder named [ IsoRoot ] from your workspace for a cleaner look or to reduce clutter. Commonly, users have attempted to hide such folders using the following method in their settings.json:

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However, many discover that this does not work as expected due to the special treatment of brackets in glob patterns used by VSCode. Let's delve into why this issue arises and how to solve it effectively.

Understanding the Issue

In VSCode, glob patterns allow you to specify filenames and folders you want to exclude from your workspace. However, square brackets [] have special significance in glob syntax. They are used to denote character classes, meaning the editor interprets them differently than you might intend. Here’s what you need to know:

[] is treated as a special glob syntax to match any character within the brackets.

This means that simply using brackets in your exclusion path will not cause VSCode to recognize and hide the intended folder.

The Solution

To hide a folder that contains brackets in its name, you’ll need to escape those brackets properly so that VSCode can interpret them correctly. Here’s how to do it:

Open Your Settings:

Go to your VSCode and navigate to the settings file by searching for "settings.json" or use the command palette (Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows/Linux or Cmd + Shift + P on macOS) and select "Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)".

Update the Exclusion Pattern:

Modify the files.exclude property in your settings.json file to properly escape the brackets. Use the following format:

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This notation tells VSCode to treat [ IsoRoot ] as a literal folder name rather than using the brackets as special characters.

Save Your Changes:

After updating the settings, save the settings.json file and check your workspace. The folder should now be successfully hidden from view.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily hide folders with brackets in their names in Visual Studio Code. Rather than struggling with the intricacies of glob syntax, remember to escape the brackets properly. This will keep your workspace tidy and focused on what matters most—your code. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out or leave a comment below. Happy coding!