Feature Request: Jump to Selected Text

[harshilparmar]

Feature Request: Jump to Selected Text

I propose adding a new feature to Visual Studio Code that allows users to quickly jump to the exact location of selected text within a readme.

Description

Currently, VS Code lacks a direct method to navigate to a specific line containing selected text. This feature would enhance code navigation, especially in large files, by allowing users to:

1. Select a piece of text in the editor and copy with exact line and column number
2. Paste example link markdown file eg. readme file (./app.component.ts:22:17)

Proposed Implementation

1. Add a new command in copy as right click menu item called "copy selected text with location".
2. Paste selected text in markdown file.
3. On click of copied link VS code will redirect to specified location and also shows the text highlighted.

I would love to work on implementing this feature if given the opportunity. As a developer who frequently works with large codebases, I believe this addition would significantly improve the VS Code user experience.

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