VS Code Settings

Hide Files

"files.exclude": {
    "archetypes/default.md": true,
    ".hugo_build.lock": true,
    "**/.*": true // hides all files that start with ._ such as ._.DS_Store files
}

There is a VS Code plugin called Make Hidden that allows you to hide files and folders directly within the file explorer.

Sort Files and Folders

"explorer.sortOrder": "type",
"search.sortOrder": "modified"

Options: mixed, filesFirst, type, or modified.

Change Font Size

"editor.fontSize": 20

Hard Wrap Columns Automatically

"editor.wordWrap": "wordWrapColumn"

Highlight Modified Tabs

"workbench.editor.highlightModifiedTabs": true

Hide Minimap

"editor.minimap.enabled": false

Customize Cursor

"editor.cursorStyle": "line"

Options: block, block-outline, line, line-thin, underline, or underline-thin.

"editor.cursorBlinking": "smooth"

Options: blink, smooth, phase, expand, or solid.