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When I want to change from double quotes to single quotes, I'm used to selecting the double quote, and then type a single quote. I'm intending to use the overwrite feature, but instead, I'm getting the 'wrap with quote' feature.

For example:

"id"

Would result in:

'"'id"

I always turn this auto surround with wrapping off, but I was unable to find a setting for this in the settings file...

Is there a way to turn this off?

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It is possible!

In settings.json which you can open via File>Preferences>UserSettings

UPDATE 2023

There are two settings

"editor.autoSurround": "never",

Possible values:

  • "never"
  • "languageDefined" - This is vsCode's default
  • "brackets" - meaning it automatically adds brackets, but not quotes
  • "quotes" - meaning it automatically adds quotes but not brackets
"editor.autoClosingQuotes": "never",

Possible values:

  • "never"
  • "languageDefined" - This is vsCode's default
  • "beforeWhitespace"
  • "always"

PS: In old ancient versions of vsCode, there was less granularity and a single setting would control quotes, braces and brackets. "editor.autoClosingBrackets" : "never"

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Thanks! Quite annoying that you can't control them individually though.
There is a "languageDefined" setting there, I guess it allows to configure it for each language
This is no longer a correct answer. See editor.autoSurround as pointed out in the other answer.
Do you realize autoClosingBrackets is not obsolete and it has a completely different function with autoSurround. Please edit your answer as it doesn't make sense.
I don't have a UserSettings alternative under File>Preferences, but I have a Settings alternatives, which has those specific settings and seems to do what I wanted.
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I found this question via Google and the selected answer didn't work for me. I'm using VSCode version 1.27.2, and for me the I had to disable the Auto Surround option.

"editor.autoSurround": "never"
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Using VSCode version: 1.36.0

You can use: "editor.autoClosingQuotes": "never"

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Fwiw, there is a similar UI for Auto Surround, which I think is what this question is looking for.

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