
Learn how the free code editor VS Code streamlines HTML coding with automatic formatting, color-coded syntax, inline tag reminders, and real-time error hints to speed up beginners’ learning.
Install Visual Studio Code on Windows by downloading from Code.visualstudio.com and following the setup wizard, then customize the color theme, welcome page, and startup options.
Learn how to install and launch Visual Studio Code on a Mac, from downloading it from code.visualstudio.com to dragging it into applications, launching from the dock, and customizing color themes.
Open VS Code, use the explorer pane to manage website files and folders, turn word wrap on, and rely on IntelliSense and formatting to keep code clear.
Explore VS Code extensions for HTML and CSS, including open in browser, HTML hints, HTML5 boilerplate, color picker, and live reload, which help you debug and avoid errors.
Whether you're just getting started learning to write code, or have been at it for a while, you're sure to find something to love in VS Code. This awesome editor is 100% FREE for Mac, Windows, and Linux. While marketing primarily to professional programmers, VS Code is an excellent editor for students and other learner just getting started with HTML and CSS. This course focuses mainly on those students and learners who in the beginner to intermediate stages of learning to code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.