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When using the Search functionality within Visual Studio Code on Windows, as I'm typing into the search textbox, it does autocomplete searching. On macOS, I have to hit the enter key for the search to happen.

Is there a way to turn on autocompletion of auto search in VS Code on macOS?

I'm currently on Big Sur. MBP 16" 2019.

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Maybe you have the searchOnType setting set to false on your Mac.

// Search all files as you type. "search.searchOnType": true, // When #search.searchOnType# is enabled, controls the timeout in // milliseconds between a character being typed and the search // starting. Has no effect when search.searchOnType is disabled. "search.searchOnTypeDebouncePeriod": 300,

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It was added as part of the 1.41 release (make sure to have at least this version):
https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_41#_update-search-results-as-you-type

In full text search, results will now update as you type. This is especially helpful in scenarios like constructing complicated Regular Expression queries, where fast feedback on a query can help you to write the RegEx.

Note: This feature can be disabled by setting search.searchOnType to false, and the delay between typing and searching can be adjusted with search.searchOnTypeDebouncePeriod, which defaults to 300 ms.

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Thanks, I looked at this, where would I add this? I tried in settings.json but it highlights as Unknown Configuration Setting
@DarrenSweeney In settings.json would be the correct place. Check that you have a 1.41+ version of VS Code installed, as that's when that setting was added.
@DarrenSweeney Either on the User or the Workspace settings.json (added image to my answer).
Thanks - the issue was the version. I had downloaded and was using VS Code from the downloads folder on my MBP which is classed as a read-only folder, so VS Code does not auto update. Who knew? Well, I do now - thanks again

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