Icon Theme
The Arduino 2 IDE offers a range of hidden settings to enhance the coding experience. One such setting is the Icon Theme, which can be accessed by opening the command palette (Ctrl + Shift + P) and searching for User Settings and clicking Open User Settings. Searching for Icon Theme will reveal the File Icons Thea Theme option, which will add icons to the file tabs to distinguish between different types of files in a project. Additionally, the settings tab will stand out with an ice icon. This will improve navigation through project files.
Cursor Settings
The Cursor Settings can be found by searching for Cursor in the settings. There are five cursor blink options to choose from, and users can customize the cursors appearance to their liking. This will help maintain better visual tracking of the cursors position in the code.
Telemetry Setting
The Telemetry Setting is a critical feature for privacy enthusiasts. It can be accessed by searching for Telemetry in the settings. This setting allows users to turn off the sharing of usage patterns and behaviors while coding, ensuring that no information leaves the development environment.
Compile Verbosity Setting
The Compile Verbosity Setting can be accessed by searching for Verbosity in the settings. This setting provides detailed feedback on the compilation process, displaying every step the compiler takes to build a sketch.
Font Size Setting
The Font Size Setting can be accessed by searching for Font Size in the settings. This setting allows users to adjust the size of the font in the editor, making it easier to read and navigate through code.
Theme Setting
The Theme Setting can be accessed by searching for Theme in the settings. This setting allows users to choose from a range of themes, including light and dark themes, to customize the look and feel of the IDE.
Autocomplete Setting
The Autocomplete Setting can be accessed by searching for Autocomplete in the settings. This setting allows users to enable or disable autocomplete, which can help speed up the coding process.
Snippets Setting
The Snippets Setting can be accessed by searching for Snippets in the settings. This setting allows users to add custom snippets of code to the IDE, which can be used to quickly insert commonly used code.
Formatting Setting
The Formatting Setting can be accessed by searching for Formatting in the settings. This setting allows users to enable or disable automatic formatting of code, which can help keep code neat and organized.
Linting Setting
The Linting Setting can be accessed by searching for Linting in the settings. This setting allows users to enable or disable linting, which can help identify and fix errors in code.
You can move this to the right side of your screen. Search for dock panel in the settings and enable it. Now you can see the serial monitor on the right side. Last but not least is the auto close brackets setting. If you are writing code with many brackets, this setting can be a lifesaver. Search for auto close brackets in the settings and enable it. Now every time you open a bracket, the IDE will automatically close it for you.
Word Wrap Setting
Word wrap is an invaluable setting for those who have to work with long lines of code. This feature can be enabled in the settings menu by searching for ‘wrap’. Once enabled, it will automatically wrap long lines of code to the next line, thus eliminating the need to use the horizontal scroll bar. This is especially beneficial for those who have a small screen.
Folding Setting
The folding setting is another useful tool for those who need to work with large amounts of code. By enabling this setting, carats will appear in the left margin of the code, allowing users to collapse sections of code for easier navigation. To enable this setting, search for ‘folding’ in the settings menu and choose the ‘all alwayss’ option.
Format and Paste Setting
The format and paste setting is a great time-saver for those who often paste code into their files. By enabling this setting, any code that is pasted into the file will automatically be formatted and aligned neatly with the existing code structure. To enable this setting, search for ‘format and paste’ in the settings menu.
Vertical Scroll Bar Width
The vertical scroll bar width setting is a great option for those who are struggling to grab the slim vertical scroll bar. This setting can be adjusted in the settings menu by searching for ‘scroll bar width’ and increasing the width to a desired size.
Dock Panel Setting
The dock panel setting is a great way to customize the Arduino IDE. By enabling this setting, the serial monitor can be moved to the right side of the screen, allowing for more efficient navigation. To enable this setting, search for ‘dock panel’ in the settings menu.
Auto Close Brackets Setting
The auto close brackets setting is a great tool for those who are writing code with many brackets. This setting can be enabled in the settings menu by searching for ‘auto close brackets’. Once enabled, the IDE will automatically close any brackets that are opened, thus saving time and effort.
Reposition the Serial Monitor
The Arduino 2 IDE allows users to reposition the serial monitor to the right for a side-by-side view of code and the serial monitor. This small change can create a smoother coding experience. To do this, users should search for the Duct Panel option in the settings and select the right option.
Editor Mini Map
The Editor Mini Map is a game-changer for those dealing with large files. It can be enabled in the settings by searching for the Mini Map option. This feature provides a birds eye view of the code on the right side of the editor, allowing users to quickly scroll and navigate to different sections of the code. This powerful visual aid helps users to grasp the overall structure of the code, making it easier to work with large sketches.
Discover More Settings
The Arduino 2 IDE offers plenty more settings to discover that can tailor the coding experience to user preferences. Exploring these settings can make coding even more enjoyable. Insights can be shared in the comments section, potentially making coding more enjoyable for others.
